The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly downsizing a special unit of more than 50 lawyers and staff members tasked to bring crypto enforcement actions.
QuickNode VP of Product Josh Neuroth discusses the increased adoption of blockchain technology by tradfi institutions.
US lawmakers will hear from Coinbase and MARA executives testifying at a hearing regarding claims of debanking crypto firms.
Brazil's central bank chief Gabriel Galipolo said on Thursday that crypto asset usage in the country has surged over the past two to three years, with around 90% of the flow linked to stablecoins.
Bid vs ask price is an important concept in trading the financial markets.
A closely followed crypto analyst is warning that the crypto market may not be done correcting based on one key metric. In a new thread on the social media platform X, crypto trader Justin Bennett tells his 115,900 followers that the Tether dominance chart (USDT.D) is flashing bearish for Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets.
Lawyers for former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky have asked a federal judge to postpone his sentencing by one month, citing the complexities of the case and the volume of material requiring review, according to a Feb. 5 court filing.
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee advanced the candidacy of Howard Lutnick, a crypto proponent and billionaire entrepreneur, to the position of Commerce secretary by a vote of 16–12.
Cryptocurrency analysts and traders are debating whether Pump.fun's appearance on Solana has really caused an outflow of liquidity from altcoins. However, they cannot come to a consensus yet
Bitcoin futures trading dominated Wall Street's most popular derivatives exchange, the data showed.
As US crypto regulations take shape under the Trump administration and MiCA reshapes Europe's crypto landscape, industry leaders debate the potential for global regulatory alignment. Can a unified framework emerge, or will fragmented policies persist? The post US Crypto Regulations vs. MiCA Rules: Are Global Standards Underway? appeared first on Cryptonews.
The SEC's reassignment of top crypto enforcers signals a policy shift, as Republican leadership and Trump's directives push the agency toward a more pro-crypto regulatory approach. SEC's Crypto War Ends? Top Enforcers Purged in Policy U-Turn The U.S.
1% to 3% of Tiger21's $200 billion in assets is in digital currencies, with some members of the ultra-wealthy network “all in” on crypto.
Bybit is resuming operations in India after registering in accordance with local regulations and paying a $1 million fine. The exchange temporarily left in January, citing changing licensing requirements.
Near Protocol token crashed to its lowest level in 12 months and formed a death cross pattern, signaling further downside. Near (NEAR), a layer-1 cryptocurrency valued at $3.7 billion, declined even after developers announced major news on Thursday.
The country's central bank is also looking at whether or not to add bitcoin to its reserves.
CFTC's upcoming roundtable could signal a shift toward more open and innovation-friendly regulation of prediction markets.
Fraktion, a 2023 founded and Paris based tokenization platform, announced on 6 Feb, that it has secured €1.1 million in seed funding. Funding saw many strategic investors contributing, viz.
Coinbase's Conor Grogan has recently uncovered the total Bitcoin stash owned by the bellwether crypto's elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. That amount converted to fiat surpasses the wealth of Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
Attendees at this year's conference will be able to experience a unique live event that's tapping into a cultural moment.
The tax exemption bill for longtime-holders was unanimously approved by the country's parliament in early December.
Meme coins have taken a heavy hit since their post-election peak, with the sector's total market cap plunging 37% in the past 30 days to $72.2 billion. At its December high, the figure stood at $130 billion—meaning nearly $60 billion in value has vanished in under three months.
Many blue-chip cryptocurrencies have become highly expensive for many ordinary traders to make substantial gains. Bitcoin has jumped to over $100,000, while Ethereum and AAVE have soared to $250 and $3,000, respectively.
The recovery of the crypto market and regulatory policies
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's lawyers asked for his sentencing to be pushed back a month later to May.
Czechia's new crypto legislation aligns with the broader EU Markets in Crypto-Assets requirements, which were fully implemented on Dec. 30.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted hardware wallet provider Tangem a patent for its private key backup technology, which eliminates the need for traditional seed phrases in cryptocurrency wallets. The system allows secure key transfers between hardware wallets without relying on an intermediary, addressing a long-standing issue in self-custody security.
Jesse Powell claims bias against his crypto ties and politics stopped his home purchase.
The control of individuals by third parties has been a persistent practice, even in a population that is increasingly aware of the dangers it represents. However, a glimmer of hope has emerged through decentralised technology powered by distributed systems.
The former Celsius CEO was scheduled to be sentenced in April after pleading guilty to two felony charges.
The new meets the old in Washington DC as Silicon Valley's Elon Musk takes over 1950s payment systems at the Treasury.
EmpiresX founders must pay $130M in fines and restitution after a U.S. court found them guilty of operating a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform. The post Brazilian EmpiresX Founders Fined $130M for Defrauding Crypto Investors appeared first on Cryptonews.
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) inadvertently triggered a trading frenzy around a test token, TST. Interestingly, One lucky trader turned $35,000 into nearly $700,000, representing gains of almost 1,900%.
In a recent crypto scam, hackers gained control of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's X account and used it to promote a fake meme coin called “Malaysia.” According to reports, the token was initially listed on the Solana blockchain and saw its market cap surge by $3.4 million before rapidly collapsing.
Web3 security breaches in January caused $98.19M in losses, with major hacks, phishing scams, and account compromises affecting multiple platforms.
Elon Musk, Head of the newly-created federal agency DOGE, has endorsed putting U.S. Treasury transactions on the blockchain in a bid for transparency. The post Elon Musk Backs Blockchain-Driven Transparency in U.S. Treasury Operations appeared first on Cryptonews.
Coinbase Director Conor Grogan has expressed speculations regarding Bitcoin creator Satoshi's identity. The founder's identity has been attempted to be uncovered over the last decade.
SlowMist, a blockchain security firm, revealed that Web3 security breaches amounting to about $98.14M in January. The SlowMist Hacked Database revealed that 40 hacking attacks resulted in losses of $87.94M.
Pump.fun faces a cease and desist letter from Burwick Law and Wolf Popper LLP over 200+ IP-infringing meme coins and allegations of facilitating harassment and market manipulation. The post Pump.fun Hit with Cease & Desist from Burwick Law Over 200+ IP-Infringing Meme Coins appeared first on Cryptonews.
The decentralized AI model aims to offer community decision-making to address a “crucial problem” in the AI landscape.
Gaming and DeFi dominated the DApp market in January, but AI-powered applications recorded 2.2 million active wallets, signaling rapid growth in Web3 AI adoption.
President Donald Trump has been courting the cryptocurrency industry and community through much of his campaign and has been engaged with digital assets both directly and indirectly in recent months.
Canada's equities regulator has excluded crypto funds from reduced margin eligibility. They did this because of risks like volatility, liquidity risks, and regulatory concerns, which make leveraged trading more expensive.
Burwick Law and Wolf Popper LLP have issued a cease-and-desist letter to Pump.fun, demanding the immediate removal of certain tokens deployed on the Solana-based platform that allegedly misuse their intellectual property (IP) and likenesses of their employees. Law Firms Demand Pump.
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In a surprising development in the United Kingdom, the Bank of England reduced interest rates for the third time since August. The central bank's decision comes amid the prevailing crypto market crash, with top coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experiencing notable losses.
The digital dollar may be off the table for now, following a recent executive order. However, the European Central Bank (ECB) hopes America's new pro-cryptocurrency attitude can help bring about the digital euro, Reuters reported Thursday (Feb. 6).
