RealNOI has launched a blockchain platform for tokenizing rental income, built using Chintai's RWA tokenization technology, offering investors access to $570 million in rental income with expected returns exceeding 5%.

At a meeting with regulators, Saylor proposed ways to reduce costs and time constraints on crypto firms, among other regulatory reforms.

The crypto market is crashing hard! Bitcoin nears a critical level, and altcoins are plummeting.

The Trump administration appears to be trying a similar hands-off approach with the crypto industry. In the last week alone, the SEC dropped investigations into major players, Robinhood and Coinbase.

Michael Saylor is pushing the SEC task force to establish a regulatory framework for crypto, including the creation of a strategic reserve.

Citadel Securities is entering crypto market-making, targeting exchanges like Coinbase and Binance, as regulatory shifts under the Trump administration signal a more favorable environment for institutional participation. The post Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities Eyes Crypto Market-Making on Coinbase and Binance appeared first on Cryptonews.

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX's Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd affiliate has admitted to processing over $1 trillion in transactions for US customers without a license.

The regulator initiated 125 cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions totaling more than $6 billion in penalties under former Chairman Gary Gensler. U.S. Regulator Abandons Robinhood Crypto Probe Robinhood Crypto (RHC), a division of financial services firm Robinhood, announced on Monday that the U.S.

South Korean customs officials in the port city of Busan say they have arrested two people they claim took crypto from a Telegram-based “drug lord” in exchange for smuggling narcotics. The post South Korean Customs Officials: ‘Smugglers' Paid Crypto to Import Drugs appeared first on Cryptonews.

DekaBank, a Frankfurt-based investment bank, has officially launched crypto trading and custody services for its institutional clients only. The rest of the world appears to be following the United States' lead after it set the tone for a crypto-forward 2025.

The top securities regulator in the United States is dropping its investigations into leading retail trading app Robinhood. According to a new announcement from Robinhood, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dropping its investigation into the trading app less than a year after sending the firm a Wells Notice.

Leading financial industry groups have urged President Donald Trump's administration to roll back federal policies they say have restricted US banks from engaging in digital asset markets and warned that regulatory overreach is hampering American leadership in financial innovation.

With more pro-crypto policy shifts in the market, Citadel Securities is making move to enter the industry.

The U.S. will release GDP data and unemployment claims, while Denver hosts an Ethereum conference. Nvidia will present its earnings report, and Solana is set for a major token unlock.

Data shows that the cryptocurrency derivatives sector has seen a high amount of liquidation during the past day as Ethereum and other altcoins plunged. Altcoins Have Just Witnessed Massive Long Liquidations According to data from CoinGlass, liquidations have piled up on the cryptocurrency futures market in the last 24 hours.

OKX announced today that it reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), closing previous investigations. It pled guilty to several charges and will pay over $504 million.

OKX's Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd agreed to pay over $500 million worth of fines for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business.

DekaBank launches crypto services for institutions after regulatory approval, joining other German banks in expanding digital asset offerings and adoption.

Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of OKX Exchange, has resolved a probe from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The firm reportedly paid $84 million in fees and agreed to a bigger asset forfeiture to settle the probe.

The operator of the OKX cryptocurrency exchange pleaded guilty on Monday to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws by operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, and agreed to pay more than $504 million in penalties, federal prosecutors said.

Crypto exchange OKX has agreed to settle a DOJ investigation by paying over half a billion dollars after U.S. customers used its platform.

Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities plans to become a liquidity provider—meaning it'll start trading cryptocurrencies on major exchanges like Coinbase and Binance, according to a Bloomberg report.

The SEC Crypto Task Force met with Strategy executive chair Michael Saylor, representatives from the Crypto Council for Innovation and MITRE Corporation to discuss the best approach to regulating crypto assets in the US on Feb. 21.

An OKX subsidiary said it resolved a U.S. DOJ investigation.

Recently, the theft of $1.5 billion from Bybit exchange has reignited security concerns among Web3 industry investors. Privacy and communication security form a critical part of overall safety measures and may even threaten asset security. For instance, Telegram is plagued by widespread phishing attacks and account breaches, leading to significant user asset losses.

Citadel Securities, one of the world's largest market makers, is planning to jump into the crypto space. The firm plans to become a major liquidity provider for the industry, cooperating with leading exchanges.

Loudoun County police in Virginia have seized $1.4 million in cryptocurrency linked to a “pig butchering” scam. The Sheriff's Office confirmed that approximately $1.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says that memecoins are the canary in the coal mine, foreshadowing a broader trend of the tokenization of culture. In a new interview with CNBC, Armstrong says he expects memecoins to eventually lead to the tokenization of identities, votes and art.

The EU has introduced its 16th sanctions package against Russia, expanding financial restrictions, trade bans, and crypto-related controls. The measures target 83 individuals and entities, Russia's “shadow fleet,” and non-Russian banks using SPFS. Additional restrictions affect Belarus and occupied Ukrainian regions, tightening enforcement on digital assets and alternative financial networks. The post EU Adopts New Sanctions, Including Crypto Restrictions Against Russia appeared first on Cryptonews.

Raoul Pal, co-founder and CEO of Real Vision Group, has drawn parallels between the performance of the crypto market in 2025 and 2017. According to Paul, the macrostructure is "very similar.

Bernstein's research team led by Gautam Chhugani forecasts a cooling in memecoin activity as market focus redirects to utility-focused tokens in DeFi, gaming, and NFTs sectors.

Citadel Securities is reportedly planning to expand into crypto market making, with the aim of providing liquidity on major crypto exchanges, Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 24.

Citadel Securities is reportedly planning to expand into crypto market making, with the aim of providing liquidity on major crypto exchanges, Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 24.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit says it has replenished its reserve following a record-breaking $1.5 billion hack. The company announced Monday (Feb. 24) that it had conducted a fresh audit and restored its reserve to a 1:1 ratio within 72 hours of last week's incident.

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, crypto prices slip after a record-breaking hack of crypto exchange Bybit. Plus, Robinhood says the SEC has dismissed its investigation into the platform's crypto arm as the agency pivots to more crypto-friendly policy.

Citadel Securities is preparing to enter cryptocurrency market-making after the Trump administration has signaled a friendlier regulatory environment. What Happened: The market-making firm is moving to establish itself as a liquidity provider for digital assets, marking a significant change in its approach to cryptocurrency trading, according to a Bloomberg report.

Bloomberg reported that Citadel Securities, led by Ken Griffin, is planning to expand into cryptocurrency trading, capitalizing on President Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance, which is expected to boost the industry. Previously cautious due to regulatory uncertainties, the firm aims to become a liquidity provider for cryptocurrencies and join major exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, and Crypto.com.

The ex-CEO of a small bank reportedly sent shockwaves through a small American community when he fell for an elaborate crypto scam, causing over $47 million in damages and wiping out generational wealth.

A network of groups representing the American financial industry is calling on the White House's crypto czar David Sacks to include federal regulators in the President's Working Group (PWG) on digital assets.

Citadel Securities plans to become a market maker on major crypto exchanges like Coinbase and Binance.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju said memecoins are not just speculative assets but manifestations of deep-rooted human psychology that have permeated human cultures throughout history. Ju argued that these digital assets align with Carl Jung's theory of the collective unconscious, which states that recurring symbols and narratives shape human culture and behavior.

Argentine President Javier Milei faces a fraud investigation after promoting a cryptocurrency that collapsed within hours, vaporizing billions in value.

The SEC's newly formed crypto task force has been meeting with influential figures in the crypto space.

The US financial regulator has already closed an investigation into Robinhood Crypto and will reportedly drop its enforcement action against Coinbase.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has revealed the breakdown of his crypto investment portfolio, showing one asset is by far his largest holding. According to a new post on Binance Square, 98.48% of Zhao's crypto portfolio is in BNB, the native asset of Binance. His portfolio also consists of 1.

The Nigerian government alleged that Binance caused economic damages after crashing the country's fiat currency.

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