The crypto VC funding sector touted a $150 million Series C round this past week, bringing total weekly investments to over $700 million. Payment solutions, wallet infrastructure, and financial services drew the most capital, according to Crypto Fundraising data.

Upbit, South Korea's largest and most well-known cryptocurrency exchange, is currently at the center of a regulatory storm that could lead to a suspension of up to six months. This potential sanction arises from allegations that Upbit failed to comply with strict Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.

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The cryptocurrency industry is set to experience “dozens of smaller victories” in 2025, according to Zach Pandl, Managing Director of Research at Grayscale Investments. While crypto made major strides in 2024 with the approval of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the pro-crypto sentiment surrounding Republican Donald Trump's election victory, Pandl believes that the coming year will bring about a series of incremental achievements that will help solidify crypto's place in the global financial system.

According to a recent report by Galaxy Digital, 46% of venture capital funds in crypto were invested in U.S.-based startups in the fourth quarter of 2024. This trend has emerged despite an often hostile regulatory environment, highlighting the resilience and appeal of American businesses in the crypto sector.

eToro's largest market is in the UK, but it's turning its back on London, a market its CEO Yoni Assia says no longer serves the company's global ambitions.

Phantom, a popular digital asset wallet provider, has successfully raised $150 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at an impressive $3 billion. This new round of investment, which was led by major venture capital firms Sequoia Capital and Paradigm, marks a significant milestone in Phantom's journey to become a leading consumer finance platform in the crypto space.

As Gary Gensler's last day as SEC Chair approaches, the crypto industry floods the commission with a wave of ETF filings.

A U.S.-based crypto law firm, Burwick Law, has announced plans to initiate legal action on behalf of investors who suffered losses linked to the Solana memecoin launchpad, Pump.fun.

President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, his team has revealed plans to make cryptocurrency a central focus of U.S. economic policy. Trump's proposed initiatives reflect a strong commitment to elevating digital assets, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, to the forefront of American financial priorities.

The crypto market today has been posting mild recovery, with the market cap inching up 0.65% to $3.59 trillion. Talking about business volumes, the intraday trade took a jump of 9.11% to $175.68 billion, the greener numbers are catalyzed by the expectation of a pro-crypto policy from Trump's government.

SEC Charges DCG and Former Genesis CEO The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Digital Currency Group (DCG) and former Genesis CEO Soichiro Michael Moro with misleading investors about Genesis financial health after the collapse of Three Arrows Capital (3AC). DCG and Moro agreed to pay civil penalties of $38 million and $500,000, respectively, without admitting or denying the allegations.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Digital Currency Group (DCG) and former Genesis CEO Soichiro Michael Moro with misleading investors about Genesis financial condition following the collapse of Three Arrows Capital (3AC). According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, the SEC imposed civil penalties totaling $38.5 million, with DCG fined $38 million and Moro fined $500,000.

Crypto.com has received in-principle approval for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, paving the way for the cryptocurrency exchange to operate across the European Union (EU) under a unified regulatory framework. According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, Crypto.com is preparing to offer services under MiCAs comprehensive regulatory structure ahead of its final license approval.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated formal cease-and-desist proceedings against venture capital firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) due to its alleged negligent conduct in relation to a lending program offered by its subsidiary, Genesis Global Capital (GGC).

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After a red Monday, the crypto market seems to be moving toward a green end of the week, registering an 18.54% increase from this week's lows. Altcoins have broken out of a bullish formation, fueling investors' optimism about the upcoming Altseason.

A prominent U.S. blockchain developer, Michael Lewellen, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), accusing the Biden administration of stifling innovation within the cryptocurrency sector. Lewellen's case revolves around the federal government's broad interpretation of money-transmission laws, which he believes threaten the growth of decentralized platforms and the future of blockchain technology.

Cryptocurrency traders and investors are focused on a significant event in the digital asset world: the expiration of $2.8 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts. These events can sometimes push volatility or major price movements, but will this expiry have the same impact on the market, or will it pass quietly.

An expert in applied cryptography has argued that zero-knowledge proofs offer a promising solution for balancing privacy and regulatory compliance in blockchain technology. Low Computational Power Limits ZKPs Use Cases Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) can provide blockchains with privacy without sacrificing regulatory compliance, according to Nanak Nihal Singh Khalsa, co-founder of Holonym.

Crypto industry participants are debating whether posts from Donald Trump's social media account promoting a memecoin are genuine.

A Texas-based cryptocurrency developer, Michael Lewellen, is taking legal action against the U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in an effort to protect his non-custodial software, Pharos, from legal prosecution. Lewellen's lawsuit, filed on January 16, 2025, in a Texas federal court, seeks a ruling that would declare his software legal and shield him from future legal action.

Crypto leaders attended a pre-inaugural bash in Washington, cheering Trump's return to the White House and hoping it will benefit digital assets.

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In Q4 2024, venture capital (VC) firms invested $3.5 billion into crypto and blockchain startups, a 46% increase from the previous quarter. 2024: Weakest Year for Crypto VC Fundraising Venture capital (VC) firms poured $3.5 billion into crypto and blockchain-focused startups in the last quarter of 2024.

The U.S. prepares for its leadership transition, cryptocurrency is set to take center stage in the country's policy discussions. According to reports from Bloomberg, President-elect Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order that will prioritize cryptocurrency in the U.S., elevating it as a national policy initiative.

The cryptocurrency market is showing promising signs of continued growth. Zach Pandl, managing director of research at Grayscale, one of the largest digital asset management firms, recently shared his optimistic outlook for the crypto industry in the coming year.

Leading crypto companies, including Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, Robinhood, and Circle, have donated at least $10 million to Trump's inauguration fund ahead of his second term.

Axios reports that Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, plans to wield the Congressional Review Act (CRA) next week to challenge a tax regulation that infringes on the rights of cryptocurrency brokers.

Several big stories and developments have occurred in the crypto space this week, including Binance listing three AI agent tokens, Grayscale revealing 39 assets to be included in its investment products, and Donald Trump's Inaugural Crypto Ball.

The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Digital Currency Group for misleading investors about its exposure to the collapsed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.

A recent study from the University of Georgia shows a high correlation between social media use and crypto investment. The study, published in the International Journal of Bank Marketing, aims to analyze the influence of social media on investors' behaviour towards cryptocurrencies.

A surge in crypto ETF applications emerged as Gary Gensler's tenure at the SEC ended today.

Assembly Member Phillip Chen has partnered with the non-profit Proof of Workforce to draft pro-Bitcoin legislation.

Crypto trading firm and market maker Wintermute registered a 240% yearly growth in traditional finance firms' activity in its over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk, according to a Jan. 17 report. Traditional financial institutions played a pivotal role in reshaping OTC trading in 2024.

Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Genesis face $38M SEC fines for misleading investors during 3AC's collapse. The SEC accuses former Genesis CEO of approving false statements and signing deceptive promissory notes, intensifying scrutiny on both firms amid ongoing financial struggles. The post SEC Charges DCG and Genesis, Fines $38M for Misleading Investors appeared first on Cryptonews.

A new study out of the University of Georgia finds that social media users are more likely to invest in crypto. The study, published in the International Journal of Bank Marketing, aimed to “investigate the associations between social media usage and cryptocurrency investment behavior.

DCG faces SEC penalties for downplaying Genesis Global Capital's losses and overstating support following Three Arrows Capital's $2.4B default impact.

Crypto.com has announced that it is getting in-principle approval to operate its services across the EU under the Market in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime. This development makes the exchange the first global platform to obtain such authorization.

The crypto-trading platform could go public as early as the second quarter of this year.

Obtaining final approval will allow Crypto.com to offer services within the EU after MiCA rules went into effect in late December.

The campaign-financial operation that shook the 2024 elections has returned to dabble in Florida congressional seats vacated by Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered DCG to pay a $38 million civil fine and also comply with a cease-and-desist order to prevent future violations of securities laws.

Crypto enthusiast and former presidential canddiate Vivek Ramaswamy is reportedly vying to run for governor in Ohio.

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is preparing to challenge a newly finalized IRS cryptocurrency regulation using the Congressional Review Act The rule requires decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges to collect customer information, including names and addresses, and issue tax forms to users.

Nearly half of all venture capital (VC) funding in crypto during Q4 2024 went to U.S.-based startups. Galaxy Digital's Crypto and Blockchain Venture Capital report, filed on January 15, 2025, revealed this trend.