The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing whether certain cryptocurrencies should be classified as securities.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly reducing its enforcement division amid a shift in the regulatory landscape for the crypto industry.

A key step has been taken in the regulation of the crypto market in the United States. Under the leadership of Mark Uyeda, acting chair, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the creation of a Crypto Task Force, an entity responsible for providing more clarity to the rules governing cryptocurrencies.

Hong Kong's financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), is set to promote its cryptocurrency regulatory workforce in the upcoming fiscal year. In a newly released budget proposal for 2025-26, the SFC outlined plans to introduce 15 additional positions, eight of which will specifically focus on the regulation of virtual assets.

Alan Howard-backed crypto firm Bullish Global is said to be weighing an initial public offering as soon as this year. Bullish Global, a crypto exchange operator, appears to be gearing up for an IPO as the U.S.

The SEC's crypto unit, which expanded under its former chair, is now being scaled back. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly scaling back its crypto enforcement unit as the Trump administration is set to ease regulations.

Will Binance join Bybit in sharing full crypto liquidations as community calls intensify?

The crypto unit overhaul aligns with Trump's pledge to limit government intervention and position the U.S. as a leader in digital assets.

According to a recent report by the New York Times, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is on track to substantially cut down its cryptocurrency enforcement efforts.

Crypto traders say the market has “lost all sense of logic” and is now “confusing just about every investor” despite pro-crypto moves by the US government.

Anthony Scaramucci even believes Congress may advance a US crypto market structure bill by as soon as late 2025.

Venture capital firm a16z has called on prosecutors from the US Department of Justice to cease targeting decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols for users' mistakes, as the protocols lack control over users' actions.

Empower Oversight has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the release of a long-awaited report on ethical conflicts and selective enforcement within the agency.

US Senator Bill Hagerty has introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act to the Senate.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking a new approach to regulating the crypto industry with the launch of its new Crypto Task Force, moving away from past enforcement-heavy tactics.

Coinbase on Tuesday urged US banking regulators to clarify or update their policies on banks offering crypto services and partnering with digital asset companies. The post Coinbase Calls on US Regulators to Enable Banks to Provide Crypto Services appeared first on Cryptonews.

Republican lawmakers announce a bicameral working group to fast-track crypto regulations, focusing on stablecoins and digital asset market rules in a major push for long-awaited industry clarity.

SparkCat malware extracts crypto wallet mnemonics via OCR.

Trump is shrinking the size of its cryptocurrency enforcement unit.

The SEC crypto enforcement unit has been slashed, staff transferred as part of a regulatory shift under the Trump administration.

Crypto analyst Matthew Hyland says the market may not see altcoin prices return to December levels until at least April.

More Seoul districts will seize and liquidate crypto from citizens who fail to pay their local taxes, as South Korea's regions step up a nationwide crackdown. The post Seoul Districts to Seize Crypto as South Korean Local Tax Crackdown Intensifies appeared first on Cryptonews.

Robinhood Derivatives has halted its Super Bowl betting after already rolling out the product to 1% of its customers after its Feb. 4 launch.

Coinbase has secured UK regulatory approval, cementing its dominance as the country's largest registered digital asset provider and accelerating its global expansion in crypto and fiat services. Crypto Giant Coinbase Gets FCA Approval Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Feb.

The SEC reassigned members of its crypto enforcement team to other departments of the agency, the New York Times reported.

Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty has introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, a bill aimed at creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cutting back its crypto enforcement unit, marking a significant shift in regulatory policy under President Donald Trump, according to the New York Times. The SECs crypto unit, which had over 50 lawyers and staff, is being downsized, with some members reassigned to other departments.

Binance CEO Richard Teng has reaffirmed the companys key priorities for 2025, emphasizing continuous education, enhanced user protection, and leading compliance standards. He reiterated Binances commitment to fostering long-term growth in the crypto sector.

Kaspersky Labs says a software development kit for Google and Apple phone apps contains malware that can scan pictures for crypto wallet recovery phrases.

Binance CEO has revealed three crucial survival tips for investors as the crypto market swings wildly—insights that could make the difference between panic and profit. Massive Crypto Sell-Off? Binance CEO's 3 Survival Tips for Investors Binance CEO Richard Teng addressed investor concerns over recent market volatility in a Feb.

Venture capitalist David Sacks and Republican lawmakers spent much of Tuesday laying out their plans to start working towards a regulatory framework for crypto.

HTX shareholder Justin Sun has claimed that there were irregularities in the sale of co-founder Li Lin's share of the cryptocurrency exchange. HTX was formerly known as Huobi.

Senator Bill Hagerty introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, aiming to regulate US dollar-pegged crypto tokens.

U.S. Senate and House lawmakers are uniting to cement America's dominance in digital assets, crafting a regulatory framework to drive innovation, expand financial access, and secure global leadership. US Senate and House Lawmakers Form Crypto Regulatory Group Lawmakers in Washington D.C.

Sacks first Press Conference focused on crypto, US Innovation, and Stablecoins. This AI and Crypto czar started the conversation that has been anticipated for some time.

In a significant press conference, David Sacks outlines the Trump administration's crypto-friendly stance, marking a shift from previous regulatory challenges.

David Sacks, the newly appointed White House Crypto Czar, walked into his highly anticipated press conference on Capitol Hill today and left many in the crypto community frustrated. His mission was to explain how President Trump's administration plans to push the US into crypto dominance after years of chaos under Gary Gensler's anti-crypto regime.

Crypto asset exchange operator Bullish Global is mulling plans to go on the US stock market list through the Initial Public Offering (IPO) route. Though no official information has been released concerning the IPO, Bloomberg reported that the Peter Thiel-backed firm may advance this push this year.

Bullish Global, a cryptocurrency exchange operator backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) as soon as this year.

The SEC is reducing the size of its crypto enforcement unit. According to the latest reports, the commission is reassigning over 50 lawyers and staff members working on crypto-related cases.

Andean Medjedovic allegedly manipulated KyberSwap's liquidity pools and Indexed Finance index pools, stealing $65M. U.S. authorities have indicted him on multiple fraud and laundering charges, with a potential 90-year sentence if convicted. The post US D.O.J. Charges Canadian National In Multi-Million Crypto Fraud Scheme appeared first on Cryptonews.

President Donald Trump's crypto czar, David Sacks, held a joint press conference with House and Senate committee chairs to lay out initiatives regarding digital assets.

The SEC's crypto unit downsizing may slow fraud response, impacting investor protection and potentially altering the crypto regulatory landscape. The post SEC downsizes its crypto enforcement unit under Trump administration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The SEC's 50-person crypto unit is getting a shakeup with some staff reassigned to other areas, The New York Times reports.

On February 4, 2025, David Sacks, recently appointed as the "Czar" of cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence (AI) by the Trump administration, made a resounding announcement at a historic conference. Before an audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and regulators, he declared the end of the "persecution" of the crypto industry in the United States, a major turning point for the sector.

A Republican senator is backing legislation to create a framework for stablecoins. The bill floated by Tennessee's Bill Hagerty is designed to create a predictable regulatory environment for stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency pegged to the stable assets such as the U.S. dollar, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (Feb. 4).

Russia's Energy Ministry has unveiled plans to create a national registry of crypto mining rigs and other related hardware. The post Russia's Energy Ministry Wants to Create ‘National Registry of Crypto Mining Hardware' appeared first on Cryptonews.