Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried conducted his first prison interview, seeking a presidential pardon from Trump while maintaining FTX's solvency and criticizing the Biden administration, as the exchange begins repaying customers at 2022 cryptocurrency prices.

Hong Kong intensifies the application of tokenization technology to enhance market efficiency, cut transaction costs, and create new investment opportunities.

Early Bitcoin adopter Roger Ver faces potential 109-year prison sentence over alleged $48 million tax fraud related to his 2014 U.S. citizenship renunciation and bitcoin holdings, while under house arrest in Spain fighting extradition.

Japan has approved new stablecoin regulations to increase collateral flexibility and improve user protection during bankruptcy proceedings. Japan Aims to Protect Users The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has approved measures to make stablecoin collateral management more flexible.

Orderly Network, the decentralized trading infra and omni-chain liquidity provider, announced on Wednesday, the integration of its Omnichain liquidity infrastructure with Monad's high-performance layer 1 Blockchain. Notably, the integration comes right after Monad made its public testnet live on Feb19.

Treehouse CEO Brandon Goh recently discussed the potential of fixed income in decentralized finance (DeFi), calling it a key factor for the sector's institutional adoption.

On Feb. 20, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to combat cybercrime and fraud in the blockchain.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first interest-bearing stablecoin registered as a security in the United States.

Gate.io, a leading global digital asset trading platform, has officially announced the completion of its strategic investment in the on-chain trading platform DEXX. This move not only highlights Gate.io's long-term vision for the blockchain industry but also demonstrates its firm commitment to promoting industry stability and sustainable growth.

After the epic release of Ross Ulbricht who was pardoned by President Donald Trump in January 2025, others are following suit. the once high-flying crypto gem, is making surprising political comments from prison. This is seen as a direct appeal to Trump for his release.

A survey revealed that politically-themed memecoins like TRUMP, LIBRA, and CAR attracted many first-time crypto investors, but also led to significant losses and disillusionment.

Friday has come around again, and that means another Bitcoin options expiry event, but it is a relatively small one this week.

A recent survey reveals that while Donald Trump's presidency has fueled a surge in crypto markets, only 31% of Australians see him as beneficial for the industry.

Binance is strengthening crypto security with Hong Kong police, enhancing collaboration to combat cybercrime and financial threats in the blockchain industry. Binance Strengthens Cybercrime Collaboration With Hong Kong Police Crypto exchange Binance revealed on Feb.

SafeMoon chief technology offer Thomas Smith is now pleading guilty to allegations that he took part in a $200 million crypto scheme.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Monday the establishment of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), aimed to combat misconduct in the crypto and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO, accused the Biden administration of political bias in his prosecution.

A former payroll manager for Bybit who stole $5.7 million from the crypto exchange has been handed a nearly 10-year prison sentence in Singapore.

Sam Bankman-Fried, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence for the FTX scam, shared his disapproval of the previous Joe Biden administration and expressed sympathy toward President Donald Trump, according to an interview from his prison released Thursday. What Happened: Bankman-Fried voiced his belief that his case was influenced by the same “prosecutorial abuse” and “politicization of the DOJ” that Trump has often criticized, in an interview he gave from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York to The New York Sun.

As the AI crypto sector bubbles nicely, eyeing up another surge, iDEGEN's presale prepares for open market madness. With its presale closing in just 5 days and listings confirmed for 27th February, this uncensored, community-raised AI meme coin is dominating crypto discourse—and sparking speculation of a 1000x surge post-launch.

Franklin Templeton has expanded its crypto portfolio with the launch of the EZPZ ETF, offering weighted exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum. The post Franklin Templeton Expands Crypto Offerings with Weighted Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF ‘EZPZ' appeared first on Cryptonews.

Kraken stablecoin is being developed through the exchange's Irish subsidiary, while Crypto.com aims to launch its stablecoin in Q3 2025.

Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former FTX CEO, is changing his political loyalties from Joe Biden to Donald Trump while sitting in a Manhattan detention center.

Meme coins may seem frivolous now, but their evolution could reshape crypto, Coinbase's CEO said, warning against scams while urging openness to their potential impact.

Collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX has announced the commencement of payouts to users with claims below $50,000, marking a significant step in its recovery process. According to a recent announcement, these creditors will receive approximately 119% of their adjudicated claim value, which includes an annual interest rate of 9% accrued since November 2022.

The SEC's new unit aims to crack down on crypto fraud, targeting scams and unauthorized account takeovers while promoting responsible digital asset growth. SEC Introduces Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Tackle Crypto Fraud The U.S.

The Nordic Blockchain Conference (NBC) 2025 is set to take place in Stockholm on June 18-19, bringing together nearly 1,000 attendees and over 100 speakers at Epicenter Stockholm. Organized by the Nordic Blockchain Association (NBA), this premier event will explore key trends in blockchain, Web3, DeFi, AI, and regulation.

Kraken, a top cryptocurrency exchange, is actively negotiating to acquire a majority stake in Deribit, a leading crypto options trading platform. Despite speculation, sources confirm discussions are ongoing, underscoring Krakens strong interest in the deal.

Nigeria has filed a $79.5 billion lawsuit against Binance, accusing the worlds largest cryptocurrency exchange of causing economic harm and evading taxes. The government also seeks $2 billion in back taxes, blaming Binance for the countrys currency issues.

French lender Societe Generale's unit SG-FORGE launched its euro-backed stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), on the Stellar blockchain, expanding its multichain strategy and reinforcing compliance with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.

Cryptocurrency investors face increased scrutiny from tax authorities this filing season, with potentially costly consequences for those who misunderstand reporting requirements. The Internal Revenue Service considers every cryptocurrency transaction taxable, even those that don't involve conversion to dollars.

A survey from Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve found local crypto holders were split with their views on Donald Trump when it came to crypto.

The U.S. seeks to forfeit millions in crypto from a Binance account, alleging wire fraud and money laundering tied to a fraudulent investment scheme. US Government Moves to Forfeit Crypto Seized from Binance Account The U.S.

The SEC's decision to drop its dealer rule lawsuit appeal marks a major victory for the crypto industry, ending a legal battle over regulatory overreach and signaling change. A Win for the Crypto Industry The U.S.

Global adoption of digital assets is predicted to fuel a rise in cryptocurrency wallet usage in the coming years. In preparation for a surge in adoption, developers are focused on increasing security sophistication and expanding functionality.

BitMEX announces the upcoming listing of KAITOUSDT and PIUSDT perpetual swaps with up to 50x leverage, set to go live on February 21, 2025.

Blockchain security leader Chainalysis announces comprehensive integration with Uniswap Labs' Unichain, introducing KYT technology and advanced monitoring tools to enhance DeFi security.

The Russia-based crypto website BestChange is accessible once again. The website aggregates exchange information and may have been blocked for violating a law on advertising passed last year.

Ho Kai Xin, a former Wechain FinTech employee, received a nearly decade-long prison sentence for defrauding ByBit of $4M. Exploiting her payroll oversight role, she diverted funds into personal accounts, funding luxury purchases before her scheme was exposed in 2022. The post ByBit Fraudster Ho Kai Xin Gets Almost Decade Behind Bars For Massive Scheme appeared first on Cryptonews.

The FTX founder also repeated claims the exchange was solvent but illiquid and that law firm Sullivan & Cromwell mishandled the bankruptcy.

On Feb. 18, 2025, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, Matthew Sigel, published a long post on X, claiming that he is convinced Jack Dorsey is Satoshi Nakamoto.

Canada's banking watchdog has released new principles designed to guide banks in managing their exposure to cryptocurrency.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Barr pushed back on claims that the crypto industry is being shut out of the banking sector.

DeFi advocates celebrate as the SEC drops its appeal, halting efforts to expand securities laws to decentralized finance platforms.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed disappointment about “moral reversal” in the crypto industry, pointing to blockchain gambling. On February 20th, Vitalik Buterin's AMA session featured a question about his main frustrations in the crypto sector last year.

The ECB is advancing a blockchain-based payment system to facilitate central bank settlements. This initiative seeks to improve financial market efficiency through innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining stability in the European financial system. The post ECB Plans Blockchain-Based Payment System for Central Bank Settlements appeared first on Cryptonews.

The head of Australia's competition regulator warned that US President Donald Trump's pledge to relax crypto regulations could lead to “horror scenarios” for Australian consumers by making them more vulnerable to investment scams. Gina Cass-Gottlieb, chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), said any weakening of oversight in the U.S.

Meme tokens took the deepest cut to their open interest, after becoming the worst performing narrative for the past month. Meme open interest slid due to liquidations, as well as a loss of taste for risk even for top-performing memes.