Hester Peirce suggests many memecoins don't fit the current regulatory framework. The SEC is easing its crypto crackdown as Peirce pushes for clearer rules.

US lawmakers remain divided on stablecoin regulation, with Republicans and Democrats proposing competing frameworks while broader political tensions complicate bipartisan efforts.

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In a year or two, the transformation in the crypto market will be “self-evident” and “overwhelming,” Matt Hougan predicted.

The cryptocurrency market started 2025 with a surge, reaching a $3.76 trillion market cap on January 7, driven by pro-crypto U.S. policies However, sentiment shifted sharply later in January following DeepSeek's AI breakthrough, which triggered concerns about overvalued U.S.

Meme coins have endured a challenging February, losing $23.573 billion in value over the last 12 days. Faltering Meme Coins Recently, the meme coin market has encountered losses that have nullified gains amassed in earlier months. Twelve days ago, on Feb. 1, 2025, the meme coin economy was valued at $100.

Paris is set to welcome NFT Paris 2025 conference: AI Agent Day —a special occasion dedicated to exploring the practical side of Web3.

The contestants will compete for a prize pool that includes a $1.5 million incubation fund, a $100,000 accelerator package and ongoing strategic support.

With regulatory approvals and expansion efforts, Crypto.com is bridging the gap between crypto and traditional finance.

The long-awaited US CPI inflation for January comes in hotter at 3% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, up from the 2.9% noted in the prior month. This hotter-than-anticipated inflation figure has sparked market concerns over a potential crypto market crash ahead.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has just released the numbers for the January 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI). These statistics offer us key insights into inflation trends, potential shifts in monetary policies, and their direct impact on financial markets like Wall Street and Crypto.

One of the precedent-setting lawsuits for the digital assets industry, the Coinbase vs. US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case, is expected to be paused.

Quantum computing poses a serious threat to current cryptocurrency encryption methods. Blockchain networks must adopt multi-layered security protocols to stay resilient.

The Altcoin market capitalization has seen a $234 billion loss over the past two weeks. Several major cryptocurrencies have lost their recent all-time highs to trade at support levels.

A recent CoinGecko report reveals that publicly traded blockchain companies represent 5.8% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization.

Crypto market prices retreated in the past 24 hours after Jerome Powell insisted that the Federal Reserve would not be in a hurry to cut interest rates this month. Bitcoin price dropped to $96,000, while the market cap of all coins fell to $3.15 trillion.

Crypto.com has officially launched its crypto asset services across all European Economic Area (EEA) states, according to a Feb. 12 X post. The exchange stated: “Crypto.

Richard Teng, the Binance chief executive officer, has taken to his official account on the X social media platform to share with the BNB community an important warning regarding the security of their Web3 wallets.

DEX Screener is facing criticism for allegedly promoting scam tokens, with claims that it prioritizes paid listings over legitimate projects. DEX Screener was once a go-to tool for tracking decentralized exchange activity.

Despite their decentralized nature, cryptocurrencies can be susceptible to significant influence from a small number of investors holding large amounts of tokens. These whales can exert considerable power over the market and decision-making processes.

President Trump plans to appoint Brian Quintenz as the CFTC Chair. Brian Quintenz is crypto policy head at a16z and former commissioner of the CFTC.

The Swiss stock exchange group SIX has launched its Digital Collateral Service , allowing financial institutions to use crypto assets as collateral. The post Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Introduces Digital Collateral Service for Crypto and Traditional Assets appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto custody platform Bitgo might be planning to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) by the second half of 2025, according to Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the matter.

CZ says that the crypto sphere ‘needs more dApps' rather than new chains in response to a post highlighting how new chains struggle.

Starting today, the Singapore-based crypto exchange Crypto.com can serve all EEA member states, expanding its international presence. Crypto.com has officially expanded its services to the European Economic Area (EEA) as of Feb.

Phoenix Group reported $107 million in Bitcoin mining revenue for 2024, more than a 230% jump from 2023.

A significant portion of central banks worldwide have delayed their plans for launching CBDCs, citing regulatory challenges and shifting economic priorities. The post 31% of Central Banks Have Delayed CBDC Plans Due to Regulatory Concerns: Survey appeared first on Cryptonews.

B3 rallied over 267% over the past day following its day-one listing on multiple exchanges. According to data from CoinGecko, B3's token, with the same ticker, surged to an intraday high of $0.018 on Feb. 12 before settling at $0.

While the turn of the decade saw the term decentralized finance (DeFi) enter the consciousness of the masses, the last couple of years have seen the sector witness a host of technological advancements.

Crypto trading volumes across centralized exchanges reached $18.83 trillion in 2024, according to a new CoinGecko report. The study examined the annual cumulative spot trading volume of the leading centralized crypto exchanges from January 2020 through December 2024, revealing shifts in market share and trading activity over the period.

Multiple HARRYBOLZ tokens, which surged after Elon Musk briefly changed his profile name to Harry Bolz, are plummeting in value now that he has reverted to his original name.

Avalon Labs is taking a big step toward bridging the gap between traditional finance and the world of digital assets. The company has announced that it is exploring the creation of the first-ever Bitcoin-backed public debt fund.

Legend, the decentralised financial platform visualised last year and currently in its test phase, announced the completion of its first funding round on Tuesday, raising $15 million from Andreeessen Hotowitz (A16z). Highlighting confidence in its vision of making DeFi simple and accessible, it also received funding from one of the largest crypto exchange Coinbase's investment

Donald Trump has reportedly selected Brian Quintenz, the current Head of Policy at a16z Crypto, to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terret reported on Feb. 12. If confirmed, Quintenz will replace acting Chair Caroline Pham.

Brevis has just launched Pico, a modular and high-performance virtual machine (zkVM).

At a time when the crypto community is discussing the importance of establishing a crypto-friendly regulatory environment in the US for the growth of the cryptocurrency industry in the country, an official document, which suggests the possibility of the appointment of a pro-crypto executive by US President Donald Trump to lead the US Commodity Futures

The crypto market wavers under the weight of cautious statements from Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve. While investors were hoping for encouraging signals, Powell reaffirmed a strict stance on interest rates, plunging Bitcoin and altcoins into a bearish spiral.

The U.S. SEC and Binance have jointly requested a 60-day pause on their ongoing lawsuit. Both organizations cited the possible impact of the new crypto task force launched by the new administration on crypto policies.

Former CFTC Commissioner and current a16z policy chief Brian Quintenz has been selected by President Trump to lead the CFTC as chairman through 2029, bringing his crypto expertise to the agency as it expands its oversight of digital assets.

BlackRock and the FDIC are addressing a dispute over the asset manager's stakes in American banks.

This partnership brings blockchain closer to Formula 1. It will help more people understand and adopt crypto.

A growing trend: Gemini, Kraken, and Circle are also considering an IPO in the new regulatory landscape.

The current USA Administration offers blockchain-based opportunities for traditional financial institutions.

After the Bitcoin halving, it was speculated that Bitcoin would surge and mark new highs, followed by a strong Altseason. The BTC price surged above the much-awaited milestone at $100K and hit the ATH above $109K, but altcoins stayed behind.

Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) in the second half (H2) of 2025.

Bitpanda's crypto offering in the United Kingdom won't differ from that in the European Union, deputy CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad said.

Venture capital interest in cryptocurrency is expected to remain strong in 2025, but investors are becoming a lot more selective.