Inflation and tariffs dominate 2025 market concerns, with 51% of JPMorgan's institutional clients citing them as key risks, up from 27% in 2024.

Singaporean department store chain Metro will allow its customers to make stablecoin payments both in physical stores and online at Metro Mall.

Is the U.S. Treasury about to hold Bitcoin? Lummis proposed a strategic Bitcoin reserve last year—now she says “Big things cooking.

Experts agree that while memecoins can attract users, their volatility poses risks to the broader crypto ecosystem. One expert argued that the collapse of memecoins can harm liquidity and emphasized the need for investors to be cautious and screen for fraudulent tokens.

The judiciary authorities urged further study on practical solutions for handling cases involving cryptocurrencies.

Galaxy Digital appoints former BlockFi CEO Zac Prince as Managing Director to work alongside President Chris Ferraro, leveraging his expertise in digital asset lending during a pivotal time for cryptocurrency.

Vlad Tenev recently noted the potential of crypto tokenization to allow retail investors to access private companies like OpenAI and SpaceX.

“The recent dip stems largely from the Fed's cautious approach to rate cuts,” Teng said.

Bybit and blockchain analytics firms have ramped up efforts to track and recover stolen funds, identifying more than 11,000 wallets linked to North Korean hackers.

Regulators are increasing their scrutiny of crypto exchanges, forcing them to comply with anti-money laundering laws. The FBI and other authorities recently obtained data from Kraken.

In the world of cryptocurrencies, security is a core concern. By the end of February 2025, a series of fund theft incidents across the industry has once again put user asset safety in the spotlight.

On Feb. 21, 2025, Bybit, one of the major cryptocurrency exchanges, was hit by a hack that saw over $1.4 billion in assets stolen by hackers associated with North Korea's Lazarus Group.

With stablecoin legislation on the horizon, Circle chief executive Jeremy Allaire calls for issuers of dollar-pegged tokens to register in the U.S.

Jeremy Allaire, co-founder of stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial, calls for the registration of dollar stablecoin issuers in the US.

Jeremy Allaire, the co-founder and CEO of Circle, called for all issuers of US dollar-based stablecoins to be registered within the US.

Web3 enthusiast and crypto entrepreneur Joe Zhou has flagged a new phishing SMS message scam related to the Binance exchange.

Lawmakers in the Ohio House of Representatives proposed a bill to prevent extra taxes on crypto payments and address mining, staking, and regulation of digital assets and investments by the state retirement systems.

Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm, reported that hackers are using fake GitHub repositories to steal cryptocurrency and login credentials.

South Korean authorities are investigating the suspected crypto-related murder of a Chinese national in Jeju Island. Police believe the crime may have occurred during a crypto asset exchange transaction.

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has issued a warning about a widespread malware campaign targeting users on GitHub. The post Kaspersky Warns of Fake GitHub Projects Hosting Malware to Steal Crypto and Credentials appeared first on Cryptonews.

Robinhood pushed the SEC in a high-profile meeting to clarify crypto rules, criticizing case-by-case litigation and urging a structured regulatory framework. Robinhood Urges SEC to Clarify Crypto Rules During High-Profile Meeting The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s Crypto Task Force met with representatives from Robinhood Markets Inc. on Feb.

The bill would limit crypto ATM transactions for new users, mandate fraud alerts, and ensure refunds for victims reporting fraud.

The crypto exchange Bybit has launched a bounty program worth up to $140 million to recover stolen funds after hackers made off with $1.4 billion in Ethereum ETH and related tokens.

Bybit has resumed operations in India after securing government registration, following a $1.06 million fine for non-compliance.

The ability to create a cryptocurrency that's trading in five minutes shows how easy it would be for private firms to seek outside funding, says Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev.

Etherlink exits public beta, launching a $3M Apple Farm rewards program to promote adoption.

Binance CEO Richard Teng says that crypto markets generally ”bounce back with remarkable resilience” after volatility due to macroeconomic events.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. will present at the Citizens JMP Technology Conference on March 4, 2025. CEO Vlad Tenev will discuss the company's advancements and strategy.

Kaspersky found that at least one victim lost 5 Bitcoin, worth around $442,000, to a malware-riddled fake project in November.

A bill to protect consumers using cryptocurrency automatic teller machines (ATMs) in the United States has been introduced in the Senate. The Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act bill was sponsored by Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and three other Democrats.

Self Protocol introduces Sybil-resistant identity verification using zero-knowledge proofs, following Self Labs' acquisition of OpenPassport, aiming to improve privacy and scalability in the digital economy.

Crypto liquidations rise over $1.5 billion in 24 hours, pushing fears of a bear market. This is the third time in February that market liquidations have exceeded the billion mark in a 24-hour period.

Critics have hit out at South Korean regulators' Upbit sanctions verdict, calling the punishment dished out to the crypto exchange “ineffective.” The post Critics Rage at South Korean Regulators' Upbit Sanctions Verdict appeared first on Cryptonews.

Following the recent theft of $1.4B from Bybit's reserves, the exchange has launched “Lazarus Bounty.” The bounty tracking platform aims to recruit the global crypto community to aid in the recovery of the stolen funds.

Robinhood CEO shrugs off stock dip with big wins

A proposed Ohio Blockchain Basic was introduced in that state's House of Representatives. House Bill 116 is a grab bag of provisions that would affect taxation of digital assets, protect crypto mining and other things.

Robinhood insists that the SEC would have failed if it pursued enforcement action against its crypto business because the firm had taken measures to stay compliant.

Linera and Walrus collaborate to enhance Web3 applications with scalable storage, real-time processing, and improved decentralized data management.

The overall cryptocurrency market capitalization has dropped to around $2.86 trillion, near its lowest level in over three years.

A confidential crisis management document drafted by OKX offers a fascinating insight into how one exchange choreographs its response when news breaks about regulatory failures.

Crypto transfers are being restricted in Europe through heavy know-your-customer (KYC) procedures and blocks, potentially linked to the Travel Rule, according to several local reports. Hasu, the strategy lead at Flashbots, reported that Coinbase is blocking transfers in Europe to recipients other than the user.

Senator Dick Durbin proposes the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act, introducing spending limits, mandatory refunds, and regulatory oversight to combat rising cases of crypto ATM fraud targeting vulnerable users. The post Senator Dick Durbin Launches New Bill to Fight Crypto ATM Fraud appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Binance's CEO Richard Teng believes the current market slide is a temporary correction and not a trend reversal. Despite this, some riskier assets and memes may never return to previous all-time highs.

The Trump crypto rally is fading, as digital currencies weather macro pressures and industry setbacks. Bloomberg's Emily Nicolle speaks with Caroline Hyde and Jackie Davalos on "Bloomberg Technology".

Bybit has resumed trading services in India after registering with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and paying a $1.06 million fine, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the exchange. The post Bybit Resumes Full Trading Services in India After FIU Registration appeared first on Cryptonews.

Scammers are getting smarter with better technology, tricking people—especially older individuals—into putting their money in Bitcoin ATMs under false promises.