The legal battle over Giacometti's sculpture highlights a tangled web of art theft, forged documents, and a $65.5 million deal gone wrong.

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has requested Apple and Google to block downloads of crypto exchange apps that are operating without proper registration, local media reported on Feb. 7.

Spain has denied Roger Ver's final appeal against extradition, paving the way for his imminent transfer to the United States in a case widely viewed as a government crackdown on financial freedom.

This week's newsletter focuses on "Crypto Mom" Hester Peirce vowing to fix past SEC mistakes.

US-based crypto exchange platform Gemini is reportedly mulling over pursuing an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025. According to a new report by Bloomberg, anonymous people familiar with the matter say the billionaire Winklevoss twins' crypto firm is considering launching an IPO sometime this year.

Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham called the pilot program a “groundbreaking initiative” for the nascent digital asset sector.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Friday that it will hold a CEO Forum to discuss the launch of its digital asset markets pilot program. The post US CFTC to Host Forum on Digital Asset Markets Pilot Program Launch appeared first on Cryptonews.

A new report from Security Token Market forecasts $30 trillion in asset tokenization by 2030, led by stocks, real estate, bonds and gold

Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, has commented on the drastic disconnect between professional and retail sentiment in his recent social media post.

As of Feb. 7, the White House had not issued any statement suggesting that Donald Trump would nominate a CFTC commissioner to replace Rostin Behnam.

With Pertsev now under electronic monitoring, his appeal could set a precedent for how courts treat privacy-focused crypto developers.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced plans for a crypto CEO Forum aimed at bringing industry leaders together to discuss a pilot program for digital asset markets.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a pilot program to explore tokenized non-cash collateral, including stablecoins, within regulated derivatives markets, according to a Feb. 7 announcement. The CEO Forum will engage industry leaders on the launch of its digital asset markets pilot program.

Story is a sovereign layer-1 blockchain built using the Cosmos SDK and CometBFT consensus, with an added EVM execution — a custom Geth fork. This choice allows for full governance control, optimized execution for intellectual property workflows and a staking economy based on the $IP token.

Japan's FSA requested Apple and Google to remove five crypto exchanges from its app stores. The FSA claims that these exchanges are unregistered and did not meet compliance despite past warnings.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has invited top executives from Coinbase, Ripple, Circle, and Crypto.com to a CEO Forum that will discuss launching a pilot program for digital asset markets, according to the press release from the agency today. The program focuses on tokenized non-cash collateral, particularly stablecoins.

The move represents how crypto can facilitate independent charitable efforts, especially in uncertain times.

Coinbase rebukes U.S. regulators' debanking efforts in “Chokepoint 2.0” hearings in Washington D.C., a pair of U.S. lawmakers release a stablecoin discussion draft bill and digital asset reserve legislation advances in Utah.

The United States is ramping up its efforts to regulate dollar-backed stablecoins. A new bill, led by Republican lawmakers, aims to establish a clear regulatory framework.

In a significant development, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced plans to hold a CEO forum to discuss the launch of its crypto pilot program.

Plus: news on stablecoin legislation, Ondo, Berachain, (Micro)Strategy and Ethereum's future.

The U.S. CFTC says it will hold a "CEO Forum" to get insight on creating a pilot program geared towards stablecoins and collateral.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has made a major announcement as it relates to the crypto industry. The regulator plans to hold a CEO forum in which it plans to discuss the launch of its crypto pilot program.

Stablecoin regulation via the GENIUS Act could open the door to crypto-dollar development

House Financial Services Committee Republican Chair French Hill released draft legislation to regulate stablecoins.

Yahoo Finance has recently been criticized for allegedly excluding press releases from crypto companies. The controversy came to light when BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS), a blockchain technology-focused company, discovered that its press releases were not appearing on Yahoo Finance despite being distributed through major wire services.

TL;DR The $IP token is essential for the functioning of Story Protocol, serving as a means to secure the network, conduct transactions, and participate in governance. 58.4% of the initial $IP supply is allocated to the community, ecosystem, early incentives, and the foundation.

Caroline Pham, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief tapped by President Donald Trump, is hosting a CEO summit on one of her longstanding policy aims.

MBD Financials and Indigo Precious Metals join hands to launch gold-backed NFTs, tokenized gold bars, and gold-backed digital avatars. The post Tokenized Gold Bars, Gold-Backed NFTs and Avatars Soon to Launch via MBD Financials and Indigo Precious Metals Collab appeared first on Cryptonews.

BTC upside has remained capped amid heightened macro uncertainty and inflation fears.

A test meme coin from a tutorial video surged in value after an unintended exposure, highlighting the speculative nature of crypto markets.

Global markets, including cryptocurrency, are facing heightened volatility due to inflation concerns and tariff policies, according to a recent JPMorgan Chase survey.

According to Lubin, a lot of banks were under pressure to cut ties with crypto.

Stablecoins have become the dominant force in cryptocurrency transactions in Brazil, with a significant 90% of digital asset activity linked to these assets, according to the president of the Central Bank of Brazil, Gabriel Galipolo.

Crypto partnerships drive innovation in Web3, bringing new features and expanded utility. This week, we've seen game-changing collaborations from Kima Network, Humanity Protocol, and others.

TL;DR Mastercard predicts that the adoption of tokenized deposits and stablecoins will redefine the banking system in 2025. Clearer regulations in the U.S. and Europe will give banks confidence to integrate digital assets. Central banks will focus on developing wholesale CBDCs for cross-border payments.

Soneium, the blockchain of Sony, has debuted its first music NFT collection in collaboration with Coop Records. The collection includes unreleased tracks by Tokyo-based producer NUU$HI.

The two lawmakers aim to include the New Frontiers in Technology (NFT) Act. They are working to add it to a revamped version of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act.

Coinbase has grown beyond its role as a crypto exchange and is now establishing itself as a key player in the broader financial sector in the United States. On Feb. 6, CEO Brian Armstrong said that the platform is evolving beyond crypto trading, positioning itself at the intersection of banking, brokerage, and payments.

From Bitcoin to stablecoins, what's next for digital currency? Stablecoins will continue to play a fundamental role in crypto payments, and their important role will only grow.

The crypto market is the hub for high volatility and unpredictability, especially the meme coins. Just a few weeks ago, the market was flourishing with gains, adding significant value to digital assets.

The crypto exchange apps targeted are Bybit, MEXC Global, LBank Exchange, KuCoin and Bitget, according to Nikkei.

Crypto isn't just about trading, it's about financial freedom. EMCD CEO Michael Jerlis shares insights on passive income, DeFi, and the future of wealth-building in 2025.

Since its enaction two months ago, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has created a cohesive framework and clear standards for digital asset issuers across the European Union (EU). The model aims to balance innovation and consumer protection, creating greater pathways for crypto adoption.

Empire's Jason Yanowitz thinks that we could actually be earlier in the cycle if you put aside Strategy's bitcoin buys

Apple has already taken action by removing the five mobile applications from its play store.

Drummer of The Black Keys, Patrick Carney, said the band did a crypto political gig because they had no money.