Bybit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that $280 million in stolen funds has gone dark, with $1.07 billion remaining trackable as investigators race to freeze assets.

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest announcement about adding select cryptocurrencies to the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserves has ignited discussions across the crypto space. With Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs already in place, and Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA) expected to follow, attention has now turned to other potential candidates.

The crypto markets underwent a brief upswing followed by an announcement of a crypto strategic reserve involving top tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, & Cardano. Meanwhile, the markets dropped as President Trump confirmed the start of 25% tariffs on Canada & Mexico.

The crypto market saw a sharp downturn with major liquidations, dragging the entire sector lower.

PayPal and HDFC Bank-backed Mintoak has acquired Digiledge in a $3.5 million deal, marking the first acquisition in India's central bank digital currency space.

The SEC has dismissed its lawsuit against Kraken with prejudice, marking a broader retreat from crypto enforcement actions and signaling a potential shift in regulatory strategy.

Binance, the largest crypto exchange based on trading volume, announced plans to use GPS tokens, which powers GoPlus Security. This company provides open, permissionless, user-driven security services for the Web3 environment.

Financial markets often evolve in line with political decisions, and the crypto universe is no exception. This Sunday, Donald Trump rekindled investors' attention by announcing that his crypto reserve project would include several major assets, including XRP, Solana, and Cardano.

The crypto market today has been struggling through the rough winds, amidst liquidity concerns, and CME gaps. The turbulence has led to the market cap of the business sinking by 10.62% to $2.75 trillion. Investors are now hopeful of the “Crypto Summit” scheduled on March 07th, to ignite a bull run.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new cryptocurrency task force will kick off a series of roundtables this month to clarify the “security status” of digital assets.

US President Donald Trump's profound impact on crypto markets has been seen this week with a $300 billion pump and dump.

The Albanese government has no plans to follow the lead of the Trump administration, which has announced plans to stockpile XRP, Solana, Cardano, Ether and Bitcoin.

Vietnam's Finance Ministry will formulate a draft policy on crypto management and the State Bank of Vietnam will manage interest rates. The post Vietnam PM Directs Agency to Draft Legal Framework on Cryptos This Month appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to host a roundtable to address how digital assets should be classified under current regulations.

The newly formed Congressional Crypto Caucus will advocate for pro-crypto policies and influence digital asset legislation.

The crypto market dropped 12% on Tuesday, reversing gains from Trump's strategic crypto reserve announcement as traders grew cautious. The post Crypto Market Cap Sinks 12% with $1B in Liquidations as Trump's Reserve Plan Loses Steam appeared first on Cryptonews.

Popular streamer Amouranth was targeted in a home invasion where armed intruders allegedly sought access to her cryptocurrency holdings.

Brian Armstrong and Tyler Winklevoss say that Bitcoin is a clear “successor to gold,” making it most suitable for inclusion as a US reserve asset.

Yuga Labs, the blockchain innovator behind the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) series, declared today that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its inquiry without pursuing enforcement action.

The crypto market is feeling the heat again, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and XRP all taking a major hit. Bitcoin has fallen by 10%, Ethereum by 15%, and XRP by 17%. The selloff is being driven by concerns over President Trump's tariffs and growing fears of a potential recession.

The SEC will hold a series of discussions on how it should approach crypto, with its first later this month looking at how to legally define digital assets.

CZ's token unlock model ties releases to price performance, ensuring tokens only enter circulation when demand is strong.

The SEC's Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtables to address key crypto regulation issues. The post SEC's Crypto Regulation Effort Begins with First Roundtable This Month appeared first on Cryptonews.

The SEC's new crypto task force will host a crypto regulation roundtable on March 21 in Washington, D.C., led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, to clarify digital asset rules.

Bitcoin and most altcoins crashed this week, mirroring the performance of the stock market, and leading to over $1 billion worth of liquidations. BTC plunged to a low of $84,000, while coins like Solana, Cardano, Sonic, Ethena, and Dogwifhat.

Victims of the “wrong number” scam across the United States, including Ohio, are getting some form of justice thanks to the latest initiatives of the US authorities. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 33 crypto fraud victims nationwide, including a city of Mentor resident, have been identified.

Samson Mow warns that if Trump's crypto reserve includes random altcoins, it could accelerate market chaos, turning it into speculation rather than a real financial strategy.

In a press release on Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the members of the Crypto Task Force staff, which is advising the Commission on matters related to crypto. The Task Force is made up of experienced agency officials and digital asset experts.

Crypto adoption and stablecoin use is on the rise in LATAM, a new study has found, with almost half of Mexican startups stating they want permission to use crypto as part of their business operations. The post Almost Half of Mexican Startups Want to Use Crypto – Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT collection.

White House Crypto Czar David Sacks sold all his cryptocurrency holdings, including bitcoin and ether, before joining the Trump administration, refuting claims of indirect investments in Bitwise Asset Management.

Though the SEC hasn't detailed initiatives, the Task Force's composition signals focus on blending securities law and crypto frameworks.

Following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a Crypto Strategic Reserve, some industry figures have questioned the possibility of its establishment. Market watchers have also expressed concern about the longevity of the Trump-fueled market recovery.

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce has announced the complete makeup of the recently formed SEC Crypto Task Force. The task force was announced by SEC acting chairman Mark Uyeda on Jan. 21.

Onyx has introduced Goliath, a Layer-1 blockchain designed for financial institutions. The project aims to provide a scalable and secure infrastructure for banks and financial service providers.

A widely followed crypto trader is turning bullish on a handful of altcoins as digital assets attempt to find a bottom. The pseudonymous trader and analyst known as Altcoin Sherpa says he's bullish on KAITO, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Web3 information platform.

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal says the firm will “do what it takes for as long as it takes” to get the information from securities regulator.

David Sacks, appointed as the White House AI and Crypto Czar by U.S. President Donald Trump, confirmed he sold his crypto holdings before assuming office. However, Community Notes on X questioned this claim, alleging he still holds Bitcoin ETFs through Bitwise.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed in principle to dismiss its lawsuit against Kraken, marking a major win for the cryptocurrency industry. The decision, which includes no penalties or business changes for Kraken, eliminates regulatory uncertainty that had hindered innovation and investment.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has named crypto lawyer Mike Selig as chief counsel for its newly formed Crypto Task Force. Selig, a former partner at international law firm Willkie Farr Gallagher, specialized in crypto regulations.

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced their largest-ever weekly sell-off, with investors withdrawing $2.9 billion, according to CoinShares. This marks a sharp reversal after 19 consecutive weeks of inflows, reflecting growing uncertainty in the digital asset market.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club and CyberPunks NFT collections. The regulator does not intend to take any further enforcement actions and did not issue any charges against the firm.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong advocates for a bitcoin-only U.S. reserve, calling it the simplest option, but suggests a crypto index as an alternative for diversification.

U.S. President Donald Trump has named five cryptocurrencies he wants to be part of a new strategic reserve - in other words, crypto holdings owned by the U.S. government.

Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois proposed a bill to combat cryptocurrency ATM fraud. With 29,731 crypto ATMs in operation as of March 3, the United States accounts for 79.9% of the global total.

The Nasdaq-listed business saw a 34% increase in overall revenue to $376.7 million in 2024. Bitcoin mining activities were the main source of the income rise, raking in $321 million.

Crypto venture capital funding grew 14% month-over-month in February 2025, reaching $951 million across 98 deals. Stablecoins and payments were the top investment sectors, with major funding rounds from Figure, Ethena, and Bitwise, signaling increasing institutional confidence in digital assets.