Paul Atkins' appointment as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced by Donald Trump, could redefine the future of crypto regulation in the United States. This choice, far from being trivial, comes at a critical moment when the sector is facing increasing uncertainties and policies perceived as hostile.

Crypto.com has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard, enabling the cryptocurrency platform to issue payment cards directly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, starting with Bahrain. Crypto.com Secures Principal Licence to Issue Mastercard-Powered Cards The collaboration revealed on Dec. 4, grants Crypto.com a principal licence to issue cards on Mastercard's payment network.

South Korean financial regulators are set to allow universities to “trade” crypto sometime in 2025, a report has claimed. The post Regulators Plan to Allow S Korean Universities to ‘Trade' Crypto, Companies to Follow appeared first on Cryptonews.

El Salvador-based NexBridge successfully concludes a $30 million offering of USTBL tokens, representing US Treasury bills on the Liquid Network. This milestone marks the first regulated public offering of tokenized US Treasuries, combining traditional finance with blockchain efficiency.

“Data is the foundation of everything,” said Jesse Bornstein, Global Head of Business Development of SonarX. The post Amazon (AWS) Partners with SonarX to Provide Free, Public Access to Blockchain Data appeared first on Cryptonews.

Nuvei has introduced a blockchain-based payment solution for LATAM merchants, enabling stablecoin transactions through Visa-supported cards, aimed at streamlining cross-border payments and enhancing liquidity in the region's growing digital economy. The post Nuvei Unveils Blockchain Payment Solution in LATAM with Stablecoin Support appeared first on Cryptonews.

As the crypto space rapidly evolves, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a leading venture capital firm, has highlighted 14 transformative trends expected to shape the blockchain and decentralized technology ecosystem by 2025. A16z On Autonomous AI Agents and Decentralized Chatbots According to VC Firm A16z, fully autonomous AI agents will become a reality by 2025, with individual

Uphold's Topper now supports the full cycle, not just accepting digital payments, but also enabling smooth and flexible off-ramps so users can exit the digital economy when they choose.

The crypto craze is returning to YouTube, with crypto content hitting 4.72 million views in the week of Nov 25-Dec 2nd.

Cryptocurrency may have started as a rebel yell against traditional finance, but its future is increasingly converging with it. And with the news Wednesday (Dec. 4) that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Paul Atkins as chair of the U.S.

The emerging trends of 2024 will turn into solid developments in the new year. Based on the preview by Andreessen Horowitz, or a16z, new developments will range from autonomous AI agents to crypto app stores and better prediction markets.

The cryptocurrency market in 2024 is undergoing a significant evolution as institutional investors take center stage. Data from CryptoQuant reveals a dramatic rise in institutional activity, evidenced by a surge in Bitcoin (BTC) and USDT deposits across leading exchanges.

Rep. French Hill announced plans to intensify scrutiny of alleged efforts by regulators to cut off crypto businesses from banking services, citing concerns raised by industry leaders and recent public statements by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen.

India Blockchain Week 2024 kicked off on Wednesday bringing together top crypto, DeFi, and blockchain leaders to discuss the nation's Web3 evolution. The first day of this year's edition looked to dive deep into major topics that have impacted the ecosystem lately.

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Circle has become the first stablecoin issuer to meet the new crypto asset rules established by Canadian regulators. On Dec.

Venture capital firm a16z sees use cases powered by AI and blockchain technologies among growth drivers in 2025.

Crypto.com says it has obtained a license letting it issue cards on Mastercard's network. The new program, announced Wednesday (Dec. 4), will let Crypto.com launch a Mastercard-powered card in Bahrain, letting its customers use their card at over 150 million in-store and online locations worldwide.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed Paul Atkins, the highly ranked favorite to succeed Gary Gensler. The pro-crypto advocate has been appointed as the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during his presidency.

Crypto trading volume hit $10.4 trillion in November. Trump's election win has stoked hopes of a more favorable policy environment for the industry.

In 2024, there's been a significant jump in crypto gifts to non-profit organizations, according to Fidelity Charitable, which has accepted $688 million in crypto donations as of Nov. 19.

Hedera, Stellar, XRP, Algorand and Cardano rallied 250% in 30 days. Is a price correction looming?

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has picked pro-crypto and former federal regulator Paul Atkins to serve as SEC chair.

Coinbase's fiat-to-crypto payment tool has integrated Apple Pay in an effort to make digital asset onramping easier. Coinbase Onramp enables users to buy or transfer supported crypto on the exchange's website or directly from self-custody wallets. It aims to allow developers to move money efficiently between fiat and on-chain economies.

The ASIC classified several digital assets as financial products. According to specialists in the field, smaller enterprises can face difficulties.

Vestra DAO saw an outflow of $480K after an exploiter found a logic flaw in the locked staking smart contract. The project was exploited just a month after the VSTR token started trading.

Fireblocks, an enterprise-ready digital assets platform, has expanded its suite of decentralized finance capabilities, introducing support for token swaps and an allowance manager. The Fireblocks team shared the new development on Dec.

Rep. French Hill said he was concerned about debanking in the crypto industry and said he plans to scrutinize the issue in the new year.

Despite the existence of a government that is pro-crypto, the United States authorities are not being lenient toward fraudsters. David Brend, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for promoting crypto mining and trading firm IcomTech, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

President Donald Trump has nominated financial expert Paul Atkins, known for advocating lighter regulations, as the new SEC Chair.

President-elect Donald Trump is set to nominate former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reinforcing his commitment to a crypto-friendly administration. This announcement follows the resignation of current SEC Chair Gary Gensler, whose last day in office will coincide with Trump's inauguration on January 20.

Donald Trump has nominated Paul Atkins, former SEC Commissioner and current CEO of Patomak Global Partners, as the next SEC Chairman, suggesting a possible transition toward more flexible cryptocurrency regulation.

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Paul Atkins, a pro-cryptocurrency advocate, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Donald Trump has nominated pro-crypto Paul Atkins as SEC chair, signaling a strong shift toward innovation-friendly policies and a transformative era for digital assets. Crypto-Friendly Policies in the Works? Trump's SEC Pick Signals Major Shift U.S.

President-elect Donald J. Trump on Thursday announced Paul Atkins as his nominee to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Paul Atkins' nomination as the next US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman in a Dec. 4 Trust Social post. Trump stated that Atiks “recognizes that digital assets and other innovations are crucial to making America greater than ever before.

DeFi.app, branding itself as "the Robinhood of DeFi," has raised $2 million in a seed funding round at a $100 million token valuation.

The most anticipated question of who could be the next SEC Chair has finally come to an end, as President-elect Donald Trump in his latest Truth social post noted that he officially nominates Paul Atkins as the next SEC Chair.

The surge in altcoin interest suggests a potential shift in investor focus, highlighting the need for strategic risk management amid market volatility. The post Altcoin Google searches spike to 2021 all-time highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

India is a leading country on crypto adoption, with digital asset revenues expected to surpass $6 billion in 2024.

The Indian government has uncovered significant unpaid Goods and Services Tax (GST) liabilities from cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance and WazirX.

The crypto industry continues to attract key players in the financial sector who once harbored doubts. Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, has voiced his regret regarding missed opportunities in the crypto market from several years back.

The President-elect called Atkins a "proven leader for common sense regulations."

Crypto exchanges clocked more than $10 trillion in volume across spot and derivatives markets, CCData said.

Trump nominates Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, highlighting his leadership and focus on digital assets amidst regulatory challenges. The post Trump officially appoints Paul Atkins as SEC Chair appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The new offering will be available across all Crypto.com card tiers with up to 8% rewards on spending.

Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong thinks crypto companies shouldn't work with law firms that hire former regulators who policed the digital asset space during the Biden Administration. Armstrong blasted the law firm Milbank LLP for hiring Gurbir S. Grewal, a former director of the Division of Enforcement for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The president elect Donald Trump has announced that Paul Atkins will be the next chair of the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) with Trump stating: