The biggest centralized crypto exchanges moved $18.83 trillion in spot trades last year, but that's still short of 2021's record. Some platforms took off in 2024, while others fell behind.

DEX Screener is facing criticism for allegedly promoting scam tokens, with claims that it prioritizes paid listings over legitimate projects. DEX Screener was once a go-to tool for tracking decentralized exchange activity.

Despite their decentralized nature, cryptocurrencies can be susceptible to significant influence from a small number of investors holding large amounts of tokens. These whales can exert considerable power over the market and decision-making processes.

President Trump plans to appoint Brian Quintenz as the CFTC Chair. Brian Quintenz is crypto policy head at a16z and former commissioner of the CFTC.

Crypto custody platform Bitgo might be planning to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) by the second half of 2025, according to Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the matter.

CZ says that the crypto sphere ‘needs more dApps' rather than new chains in response to a post highlighting how new chains struggle.

Starting today, the Singapore-based crypto exchange Crypto.com can serve all EEA member states, expanding its international presence. Crypto.com has officially expanded its services to the European Economic Area (EEA) as of Feb.

Phoenix Group reported $107 million in Bitcoin mining revenue for 2024, more than a 230% jump from 2023.

A significant portion of central banks worldwide have delayed their plans for launching CBDCs, citing regulatory challenges and shifting economic priorities. The post 31% of Central Banks Have Delayed CBDC Plans Due to Regulatory Concerns: Survey appeared first on Cryptonews.

B3 rallied over 267% over the past day following its day-one listing on multiple exchanges. According to data from CoinGecko, B3's token, with the same ticker, surged to an intraday high of $0.018 on Feb. 12 before settling at $0.

While the turn of the decade saw the term decentralized finance (DeFi) enter the consciousness of the masses, the last couple of years have seen the sector witness a host of technological advancements.

Crypto trading volumes across centralized exchanges reached $18.83 trillion in 2024, according to a new CoinGecko report. The study examined the annual cumulative spot trading volume of the leading centralized crypto exchanges from January 2020 through December 2024, revealing shifts in market share and trading activity over the period.

Multiple HARRYBOLZ tokens, which surged after Elon Musk briefly changed his profile name to Harry Bolz, are plummeting in value now that he has reverted to his original name.

Avalon Labs is taking a big step toward bridging the gap between traditional finance and the world of digital assets. The company has announced that it is exploring the creation of the first-ever Bitcoin-backed public debt fund.

Legend, the decentralised financial platform visualised last year and currently in its test phase, announced the completion of its first funding round on Tuesday, raising $15 million from Andreeessen Hotowitz (A16z). Highlighting confidence in its vision of making DeFi simple and accessible, it also received funding from one of the largest crypto exchange Coinbase's investment

Donald Trump has reportedly selected Brian Quintenz, the current Head of Policy at a16z Crypto, to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terret reported on Feb. 12. If confirmed, Quintenz will replace acting Chair Caroline Pham.

At a time when the crypto community is discussing the importance of establishing a crypto-friendly regulatory environment in the US for the growth of the cryptocurrency industry in the country, an official document, which suggests the possibility of the appointment of a pro-crypto executive by US President Donald Trump to lead the US Commodity Futures

The crypto market wavers under the weight of cautious statements from Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve. While investors were hoping for encouraging signals, Powell reaffirmed a strict stance on interest rates, plunging Bitcoin and altcoins into a bearish spiral.

The U.S. SEC and Binance have jointly requested a 60-day pause on their ongoing lawsuit. Both organizations cited the possible impact of the new crypto task force launched by the new administration on crypto policies.

Former CFTC Commissioner and current a16z policy chief Brian Quintenz has been selected by President Trump to lead the CFTC as chairman through 2029, bringing his crypto expertise to the agency as it expands its oversight of digital assets.

BlackRock and the FDIC are addressing a dispute over the asset manager's stakes in American banks.

This partnership brings blockchain closer to Formula 1. It will help more people understand and adopt crypto.

A growing trend: Gemini, Kraken, and Circle are also considering an IPO in the new regulatory landscape.

The current USA Administration offers blockchain-based opportunities for traditional financial institutions.

After the Bitcoin halving, it was speculated that Bitcoin would surge and mark new highs, followed by a strong Altseason. The BTC price surged above the much-awaited milestone at $100K and hit the ATH above $109K, but altcoins stayed behind.

Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) in the second half (H2) of 2025.

Bitpanda's crypto offering in the United Kingdom won't differ from that in the European Union, deputy CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad said.

Venture capital interest in cryptocurrency is expected to remain strong in 2025, but investors are becoming a lot more selective.

A recent guilty plea in a high-profile hacking case has drawn attention to vulnerabilities in online account security and the ripple effects they can have on cryptocurrency markets.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has stated that many of the meme coins currently circulating may not fit within the SEC's regulatory framework.

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the delisting of five spot trading pairs, set to take effect on February 17, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. UTC.

World Liberty Financial (WLF), a crypto platform in which Donald Trump holds a stake, has reportedly announced a $2.5 billion strategic token reserve to support Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other leading cryptocurrencies. According to US media reports, the company has said the reserve will help stabilise market volatility, fund decentralised finance projects, and build a strong capital base.

Three countries have sanctioned the Russia-based hosting service Zservers for offering services to the notorious cryptocurrency ransomware gang LockBit. A Feb. 11 press release from the U.S.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant downturn, losing a staggering $54 billion in the last 24 hours. The total market cap now sits at $3.07 trillion, falling below the critical support level of $3.10 trillion. The Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index has also dropped, now at 35 indicating fear in the market.

The new blockchain is building the foundation for new digital experiences of Web3.

Coinbase lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is likely to be paused following a similar development in the Binance lawsuit yesterday. The securities regulator will be facing the litmus test on Friday, February 14, to determine whether the digital assets trading on Coinbase qualify as securities.

Cryptocurrency-friendly SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who has been famously dubbed "Crypto Mom," has opined that many existing meme coins do not fall under the purview of the agency during a recent interview with Bloomberg.

US President Donald Trump has chosen Brian Quintenz, head of policy at venture capital firm a16z, to serve as the next chair of the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission).

Nearly a third of central banks have delayed CBDC rollouts, but 75% still plan to issue one, a survey finds.

Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz, currently Head of Policy at a16z crypto, has been appointed by Trump to lead the CFTC.

A survey from a central bank-focused think tank found that fewer than one in five central banks are inclined to issue a central bank digital currency, compared to 38% in 2022.

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to pick Brian Quintenz — the head of policy at a16z's crypto arm — as the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to pick Brian Quintenz — the head of policy at a16z's crypto arm — as the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

The IRS has urged a federal appeals court to dismiss a challenge from crypto founder Rowland Marcus Andrade, who is seeking to quash tax summonses issued against him. The post IRS Urges Appeals Court to Dismiss Crypto Founder's Challenge to Tax Summonses appeared first on Cryptonews.

Hester Peirce shared that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is delaying its crypto regulatory agenda until a new chair is confirmed.

The US tax agency claims it complied with financial privacy laws when it summoned banks for crypto founder Rowland Marcus Andrade's financial records.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and global crypto exchange Binance have filed a joint motion to halt the ongoing legal battle for two months, citing the ongoing changes in the regulatory agency.