China's central bank has instructed key commercial banks to cut U.S. dollar deposit rates, which could push investors toward alternative assets like cryptocurrency.

Upbit parent firm Dunamu attempts to overturn its business sanction after regulators find serious faults in its verification process.

‘Highly speculated on, but frustratingly vague' is a sentence that can be used to describe Jeffrey Epstein's links to almost anything in the world in the last two decades, and cryptocurrency is no different.

Pump.fun's protocol fee revenue has plummeted by 92% as activity on the platform waned in the wake of the recent controversies. Pump.fun's protocol fee revenue has declined by 92%, falling from its peak of $15.38 million on Jan.

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This decision is a big win for the crypto industry. It gives traders more freedom to buy and sell these digital assets without regulatory hurdles.

Dunamu, operator of South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit, challenges a three-month business suspension imposed by the FIU for alleged financial law violations, seeking to overturn penalties in court. The post Upbit Operator Dunamu Challenges FIU's Three-Month Suspension in Court appeared first on Cryptonews.

Milo, a financial technology company offering crypto mortgage lending, has surpassed $65 million in total loan volume for its crypto-backed mortgage product. The post Milo Surpasses $65 Million in Crypto Mortgage Loan Volume appeared first on Cryptonews.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its lawsuit against the blockchain software firm Consensys, according to the company's CEO, Joseph Lubin. Last year, the SEC filed a suit against Consensys over MetaMask, claiming that the popular cryptocurrency wallet acted as an unregistered securities broker.

The collaboration comes as part of the exchange's plan to expand partnerships with major financial institutions.

In a signficant effort to drive the development of AI-powered Web3 payments, Vanar Chain, a high-speed and low-cost Layer-1 blockchain, has announced that it has joined forces with Worldpay, a global leader in payment processing, to redefine the landscape of Web3 payments. The partnership aims to leverage Vanar's advanced blockchain infrastructure with Worldpay's extensive expertise

Boerse Stuttgart Digital has partnered with DekaBank to facilitate cryptocurrency trading for institutional investors in Germany.

Tokinvest founder and CEO Scott Thiel said that in his seven years in the RWA sector, there's been “no lack of demand” from asset owners wanting to tokenize their properties.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently garnered significant attention with his investment tip amid a crypto market crash. CZ posted on X, rationalizing the current market dip whilst urging traders to reduce investment portfolios if they are stressed.

The crypto market just took another hit. Almost $1 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out.

The Hong Kong arm of ChinaAMC has introduced a tokenized money market fund in a bid to expand blockchain-based investment options for retail investors.

In the world of cryptocurrency, futures trading has become a key tool for investors seeking high returns due to its high leverage and complexity. However, high leverage also comes with high risks, as even a small market fluctuation can result in significant losses.

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Losses in the crypto ecosystem jumped to $1,528,342,400 in February compared to $73,915,700 seen in January 2025, according to the major blockchain security platform Immunefi. The post Crypto Losses in February 2025 Rise 20x Month-Over-Month – Immunefi appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US SEC has officially dismissed its lawsuit against Coinbase, setting the stage for a regulatory shift under the Trump administration. Coinbase calls the move a win for the industry, and the SEC promises a more structured policy.

US President Donald Trump's impending trade war just sent risk assets tumbling, and crypto got wrecked. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) both dropped by almost 10% in the last 24 hours, shaking the ground for altcoins.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit's operator, Dunamu, has challenged the sanctions imposed by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) by filing an appeal with the Seoul Administrative Court. As part of the legal action, Dunamu filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the business suspension order and to halt the execution of the sanctions.

DekaBank's entrance into crypto trading marks a case of MiCA's positive impact on the industry adoption within the European Union.

Decentralization is a core principle of blockchain, often discussed in Bitcoin mining. However, Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks like Ethereum and Solana also face centralization risks.

According to Ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin, while theft is often discussed in crypto security, many people also lose significant amounts of crypto due to negligence and accidents, and wallet solutions must address these risks as well.

As part of a risk assessment exercise conducted during its January meeting, the ECB stated that the recent developments in the deregulation of financial markets in the U.S., including crypto, might increase the risks of a future financial crisis.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has officially dismissed its lawsuit against Coinbase.

Texas Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved a bill allowing state investment in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, joining over 20 states considering similar measures.

Vitalik Buterin reiterated that crypto still needed reliable wallets with social recovery tools. Currently, several products exist, using smart contracts to unlock funds if the seed phrase is lost.

Ukraine's crypto tax debate continues as officials consider a lower 5-10% rate while others push for standard income taxes of up to 23%.

MetaMask announces comprehensive platform updates including smart contracts, transaction batching, US debit card launch, and support for Bitcoin and Solana.

MetaMask has released its new 2025 roadmap aimed at optimizing the Web3 experience and accelerating mainstream adoption.

The crypto market is facing a brutal correction, wiping out all gains since Donald Trump's election win in November. The overall market capitalization has dropped 8% to $2.7 trillion, with Bitcoin crashing 7% to $78,000—its lowest since November.

Most meme coins fail to meet the Howey Test according to the SEC.

Another day, another dip. The crypto market has taken another hit, wiping out close to $1 billion in leveraged positions.

According to CoinDesk, the exchange has enlisted the help of boutique investment bank Broadhaven Capital Partners. The firm will oversee the sale process.

The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office has launched a formal joint investigation unit that exclusively tackles crypto-related crimes and fraud cases.

SEC released a statement in the past day discussing the memecoins classification. The US regulator has reformed its approach towards digital assets in the past month.

SEC's Division of Corporation Finance declares memecoins are not securities, requiring no SEC registration, while maintaining oversight for fraud and disguised securities.

Cryptocurrency use for illicit purposes totaled $40.9 billion in 2024, Chainalysis data shows. Though lower compared to the $46.1 billion observed in 2023, analysts warn that the current figure is a lower-bound estimate that will continue to rise as additional illicit addresses are recognized.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed in principle to dismiss its enforcement case against MetaMask. Pending final approval, the case will be officially closed.

February 2025 saw $1.53 billion in crypto losses, an 18x increase from a year ago, largely driven by a $1.46 billion Bybit hack. Crypto hacks drained $1.

Regulators and authorities have long considered memecoins a wild and unpredictable aspect of the crypto market. Now, lawmakers are set to introduce regulatory measures to curb this highly volatile market.

MetaMask wallet service provider has revealed a new roadmap aimed at improving user experience. The self-custodial wallet also plans to incorporate smart contract features as well as native Bitcoin and Solana support.

Amidst sordid scandals, Pump.fun devalues by 80% in February. The excitement of memecoins fades under the weight of disappointment, while confidence collapses inexorably.

Hackers posing as a legitimate Web3 company have targeted job seekers in the crypto industry, stealing cryptocurrency through a fake job interview scam.

Consensys and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have come to an agreement to dismiss the ongoing legal dispute regarding MetaMask, according to the company's CEO, Joseph Lubin.