The crypto market is feeling the heat again, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and XRP all taking a major hit. Bitcoin has fallen by 10%, Ethereum by 15%, and XRP by 17%. The selloff is being driven by concerns over President Trump's tariffs and growing fears of a potential recession.

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The SEC will hold a series of discussions on how it should approach crypto, with its first later this month looking at how to legally define digital assets.

CZ's token unlock model ties releases to price performance, ensuring tokens only enter circulation when demand is strong.

The SEC's new crypto task force will host a crypto regulation roundtable on March 21 in Washington, D.C., led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, to clarify digital asset rules.

Victims of the “wrong number” scam across the United States, including Ohio, are getting some form of justice thanks to the latest initiatives of the US authorities. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 33 crypto fraud victims nationwide, including a city of Mentor resident, have been identified.

Samson Mow warns that if Trump's crypto reserve includes random altcoins, it could accelerate market chaos, turning it into speculation rather than a real financial strategy.

In a press release on Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the members of the Crypto Task Force staff, which is advising the Commission on matters related to crypto. The Task Force is made up of experienced agency officials and digital asset experts.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT collection.

White House Crypto Czar David Sacks sold all his cryptocurrency holdings, including bitcoin and ether, before joining the Trump administration, refuting claims of indirect investments in Bitwise Asset Management.

Though the SEC hasn't detailed initiatives, the Task Force's composition signals focus on blending securities law and crypto frameworks.

Following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a Crypto Strategic Reserve, some industry figures have questioned the possibility of its establishment. Market watchers have also expressed concern about the longevity of the Trump-fueled market recovery.

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce has announced the complete makeup of the recently formed SEC Crypto Task Force. The task force was announced by SEC acting chairman Mark Uyeda on Jan. 21.

Onyx has introduced Goliath, a Layer-1 blockchain designed for financial institutions. The project aims to provide a scalable and secure infrastructure for banks and financial service providers.

A widely followed crypto trader is turning bullish on a handful of altcoins as digital assets attempt to find a bottom. The pseudonymous trader and analyst known as Altcoin Sherpa says he's bullish on KAITO, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Web3 information platform.

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal says the firm will “do what it takes for as long as it takes” to get the information from securities regulator.

David Sacks, appointed as the White House AI and Crypto Czar by U.S. President Donald Trump, confirmed he sold his crypto holdings before assuming office. However, Community Notes on X questioned this claim, alleging he still holds Bitcoin ETFs through Bitwise.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed in principle to dismiss its lawsuit against Kraken, marking a major win for the cryptocurrency industry. The decision, which includes no penalties or business changes for Kraken, eliminates regulatory uncertainty that had hindered innovation and investment.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has named crypto lawyer Mike Selig as chief counsel for its newly formed Crypto Task Force. Selig, a former partner at international law firm Willkie Farr Gallagher, specialized in crypto regulations.

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced their largest-ever weekly sell-off, with investors withdrawing $2.9 billion, according to CoinShares. This marks a sharp reversal after 19 consecutive weeks of inflows, reflecting growing uncertainty in the digital asset market.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club and CyberPunks NFT collections. The regulator does not intend to take any further enforcement actions and did not issue any charges against the firm.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong advocates for a bitcoin-only U.S. reserve, calling it the simplest option, but suggests a crypto index as an alternative for diversification.

Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois proposed a bill to combat cryptocurrency ATM fraud. With 29,731 crypto ATMs in operation as of March 3, the United States accounts for 79.9% of the global total.

The Nasdaq-listed business saw a 34% increase in overall revenue to $376.7 million in 2024. Bitcoin mining activities were the main source of the income rise, raking in $321 million.

Crypto venture capital funding grew 14% month-over-month in February 2025, reaching $951 million across 98 deals. Stablecoins and payments were the top investment sectors, with major funding rounds from Figure, Ethena, and Bitwise, signaling increasing institutional confidence in digital assets.

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has urged Congress to launch an investigation into what he describes as the largest crypto rug pull in history. Schiff's demand follows controversial posts from President Donald Trump's Truth Social account, which allegedly contributed to a pump and dump scheme.

The rollout of Russia's CBDC, the digital ruble, has been delayed “indefinitely,” media reports have claimed. And some have suggested Moscow's recent crypto pivot may be behind the Central Bank's sudden decision. The post Confusion Reigns as Russia CBDC Launch Is ‘Delayed Indefinitely' appeared first on Cryptonews.

Yuga Labs said the SEC has dropped its probe into the NFT conglomerate, which the agency first launched in late 2022.

The SEC has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against Kraken with prejudice, meaning no penalties or business changes for the exchange, marking a significant development in U.S. crypto regulation. The post SEC Agrees in Principle to Drop Lawsuit Against Kraken appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Crypto Task Force is inching toward full operations following the unveiling of team members. US SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce has assembled a dream team cutting across several departments and units of the securities watchdog.

The SEC's newly minted crypto task force will hold its first roundtable later this month as part of a series of meetings.

Crypto asset management giant CoinShares says institutional whales pulled billions of dollars out of crypto investment vehicles last week. According to CoinShares' latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, institutional crypto investment products suffered $2.9 billion in outflows last week.

The U.S. government is backing crypto with a national reserve, boosting Bitcoin, XRP, and more.

The SEC had opened its probe into the company in October 2022, but abandoned the investigation alongside multiple others in recent days.

The Crypto Caucus, co-chaired by Rep. Tom Emmer and Rep. Ritchie Torres, seeks to establish a bipartisan approach to U.S. digital asset regulation, addressing blockchain's role in finance and innovation as federal policies take shape. The post Congressional Crypto Caucus Launched as U.S. Eyes Digital Future appeared first on Cryptonews.

The SEC's decision to close the case reinforces the view industry proponents held—that NFTs do not fall under existing securities regulations.

Mike Selig, the newly-appointed chief counsel for the SEC's Crypto Task Force, was previously a New York-based partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has warned about the weaponization of crypto by the United States, noting that this could negatively impact the industry. In a tweet, the crypto executive noted that the industry now revolves around what benefits the US and President Donald Trump's administration.

After an impressive upside rally, the overall cryptocurrency market dropped significantly again, erasing almost all its gains. This sharp decline has not only instilled fear among investors but also led to multi-million dollar liquidations of intraday traders, as reported by the on-chain analytics firm CoinGlass.

In November, Amouranth, real name Kaitlyn Siragusa, revealed that she owned around 211 Bitcoin — worth over $20 million.

Timothy Massad, research fellow and director of the Digital Assets Policy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, joins CoinDesk to discuss why he considers the U.S. crypto reserve a "very bad idea".

Cryptoquant CEO, Ki Young Ju argues that Donald Trump's latest hints at a U.S.-centric crypto strategy raise questions about America's influence on the crypto market and whether U.S. interests are dictating digital asset dominance. U.S.

SEC's Hester Peirce publishes a list of members of the Crypto Task Force

Donald Trump's bombshell message Sunday set off shockwaves in the crypto community. There's a lot we don't know.

Coinbase has filed a FOIA request seeking transparency on the SEC's spending on crypto enforcement over the past four years, aiming to assess the financial and regulatory impact of its actions. The post Coinbase Seeks SEC's Spending on Crypto Industry Investigations Under Gary Gensler appeared first on Cryptonews.

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