In a recent interview from prison with Tucker Carlson, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, shared his perspectives on the current state and future of the cryptocurrency industry.
The former CEO of FTX claimed that he had a better relationship with the Republican Party in the lead-up to his exchange's downfall.
Safe published a preliminary report on Mar. 6 attributing the breach that led to the Bybit hack to a compromised developer laptop. The vulnerability resulted in the injection of malware, which allowed the hack.
A metric tracking global liquidity and crypto markets suggests that the total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency sector could hit $4 trillion in the second quarter of 2025.
The SafeWallet team called for continued improvements to user experience and user interfaces to combat similar future threats.
88% of investors expect favorable crypto regulations—but will Trump's policies truly deliver?
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, the leading Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, has introduced the Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act.
New York State Representative Clyde Vanel proposed a bill attempting to legislate regulations around crypto scams. The bill defines a wide variety of crypto-related crimes as fraud, but it limits the resultant penalties.
Seismic is building an encrypted blockchain to implement onchain privacy at the app level, going beyond the wallet-level encryption that obscures user balances and identities.
Safe Wallet has released new details on its forensic investigation into the recent Bybit hack, conducted in collaboration with Mandiant, a leading cybersecurity firm now part of Google Cloud. The post Safe Wallet Reveals Bybit Hack Details, and Calls for Community Action appeared first on Cryptonews.
The global economy operates in cycles where fiat currencies play a crucial role in market dynamics. Indeed, the weakening of the US dollar, often seen as an indicator of macroeconomic adjustment, seems this time to open a window of opportunity for cryptocurrencies.
TL;DR YZi Labs invests in Tensorplex Labs to foster the development of applications and tools that integrate human capabilities into AI processes. Tensorplex Labs offers Tensorplex Dojo, a decentralized platform that facilitates collaboration between humans and AI agents, improving models and workflows.
Robinhood aims to bridge traditional and decentralized finance, challenging outdated financial infrastructure.
U.S. authorities have taken action against Behrouz Parsarad, the operator of the now-defunct Nemesis darknet marketplace, imposing sanctions on him and his associated cryptocurrency addresses.
The new GOP bill comes on the heels of congressional hearings into “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” and bipartisan agreement that debanking should end.
A new blockchain revolution is imminent, thanks to advancing AI and “vide coding” technology, says Dominic Williams, founder and Chief Scientist at DFINITY.
The hack resulted in the loss of roughly 16,000 ETH in potential yearly staking rewards. The event could further encourage users to stake on decentralized platforms, says Bohdan Opryshko, Chief Operating Officer of Everstake.
Senator Tim Scott, the chief of the banking committee, is backing a bill to stop U.S. regulators from citing "reputational risk" as a reason to block clients.
Majority Whip Tom Emmer first proposed banning Federal Reserve banks from using or issuing a digital dollar in 2022.
The "Art of the Deal" might be growing tiresome as markets decline following what's now become a predictable walking back of Trump tariff threats.
On Thursday, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) started a debate on social media platform X, discussing whether developers should build their AI-focused blockchain projects on their own Layer 1 (L1) networks or rely on existing Layer 2 (L2) solutions.
At the start of 2025, several altcoins surged to new all-time highs. Others climbed to multi-month peaks, riding the wave of the Donald Trump-fueled rally that swept through the crypto market.
Kraken will begin the next phase of FTX creditor repayments on May 30, addressing claims above $50,000 and marking significant progress in the $16 billion recovery process for affected users. The post Kraken Prepares for Next Round of FTX Payouts, Including $50K Claims appeared first on Cryptonews.
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed reducing the country's crypto tax rates, signaling a shift in regulatory approach. On March 6, Akihisa Shiozaki, a member of Japan's House of Representatives, shared details of the proposal on X, noting that it is open for public feedback until March 30.
Worldcoin has launched World Chat, an encrypted messaging feature within World App that enables users to communicate and send crypto. Integrated with World ID verification, the feature distinguishes verified users and supports in-app transactions. A developer incubator program is also fostering Mini App innovation. The post Wolrdcoin Launches World Chat for Encrypted Messaging and Crypto Transfers appeared first on Cryptonews.
Safe has confirmed a full infrastructure reset following the cyberattack on February 21, 2025, which compromised Bybit's systems. The attack, attributed to the TraderTraitor group linked to North Korea, has sparked serious concerns regarding the vulnerability of both centralized and decentralized crypto platforms.
Large VC funds are increasingly backing crypto startups spanning DeFi, DePIN, AI and payments.
Superstate Services will first support the firm's two funds with plans to expand services to other issuers as the market for tokenized securities grows.
Onchain data from early March suggests Bitwise's allocation into Maple Finance's products topped $5 million.
Donald Trump's support for cryptocurrencies is reshaping financial landscapes, creating both opportunities and challenges.
Japan's Liberal Democracy Party takes a proactive approach to crypto regulations as the country softens its stance toward digital assets.
The Hong Kong government is cautioning residents to beware of a scam promoting a fake "National Hong Kong Coin," emphasizing the importance of staying alert to false claims and investment scams. The post Hong Kong Government Exposes Sophisticated Scam Promoting Fake Cryptocurrency appeared first on Cryptonews.
Russia's Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev has dismissed speculation about including cryptocurrencies in the country's National Wealth Fund (NWF). Earlier in the week, local media outlet Interfax reported that Kolychev clarified that the Ministry of Finance has no plans to alter the NWF's investment structure to accommodate crypto due to their high volatility.
The relationship between traditional finance and cryptocurrency has, for years, been uneasy at best. But when it comes to FinTech companies, it's been an entirely different story.
Despite having been around for over a decade, cryptocurrencies still remain largely misunderstood. In this article, we dispel a few of the biggest crypto myths.
Donald Trump's announcement that the US would create a National Strategic Crypto Reserve that would include Bitcoin and other altcoins sent market prices to the moon. However, the reality behind its creation is far more complicated than what investors' enthusiasm might indicate.
People using the World App will be able to tell if they talking to, or sending money to, "verified human" users, the project said.
Matt Hougan says investors should recognize the crypto reserve's potential to reshape US policy, despite its flawed rollout.
Sen. Tim Scott released a bill that would block regulations from using reputational risk as a way to supervise banks.
Cryptocurrency analyst Kevin Svenson is highlighting a potential bullish catalyst for altcoins. In a new video, Svenson tells his 82,800 YouTube subscribers that an expansion in the global money supply could trigger a rally in altcoins. According to Svenson, previous altcoin rallies have erupted after an increase in the global money supply.
The crypto exchange is taking advantage of an evolving regulatory landscape and recent legal victories to introduce tokenized securities in the U.S. stock market.
Transak, a fiat-to-crypto solutions provider, has received its Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) license from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the chief regulatory body of the country's crypto landscape, according to the reports shared with Finbold on Thursday, March 6.
A Proposal to Bring Together the Bitcoin and Crypto Communities This week, President Trump announced that the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve will now be a Crypto Strategic Reserve, expanding beyond Bitcoin to include Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). The announcement sparked mixed reactions.
MetaMask integrates with Crypto Tax Calculator to provide users worldwide with automated, geo-specific tax summaries directly within their wallet, and the ability to generate a downloadable tax report for a 30% discounted fee. The post MetaMask Integrates Crypto Tax Calculator to Offer Built-In Tax Management Tool appeared first on Cryptonews.
From record highs to sharp declines, the crypto market's 2025 stumble contrasts sharply with last year's ETF-driven optimism.
From attention to intention, AI agents and blockchain technology can create a more user-centric, intent-driven digital ecosystem.
Failed crypto exchange FTX will start the next phase of its claims distribution by May 30, 2025. Popular creditor Sunil Kavuri disclosed this in a tweet, noting that the Kraken exchange is now sending emails to customers to confirm this.
