Illicit crypto addresses pocketed a staggering $40.9 billion worth of digital assets last year, and that number is likely to balloon even further, per a new report from the blockchain data firm Chainalysis. Chainalysis notes in its annual Crypto Crime Report that 2024's total is currently less than the $46.

The top US securities regulator is officially announcing that memecoins do not fall under its purview, comparing the burgeoning crypto sector to “non-functional” collector's items. In a new statement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is declaring that memecoins are officially not securities.

Olumide Osunkoya has been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally operating cryptocurrency automated teller machines in the United Kingdom.

"Stay tuned because very soon we will have big news here," Ronaldinho stated.

SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw broke precedent today with a scathing letter directed at the Commission's pro-crypto turn. She accused it of willfully disregarding the law to promote the crypto industry's interests.

Boerse Stuttgart Digital will provide its regulated infrastructure to DekaBank to allow for crypto trading for the bank's clients.

Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw said that the agency's working definition of memecoins was vague and could be easily misconstrued.

DTTM Operations filed a trademark application that hints at software that manages crypto, NFTs and virtual reality services.

Regulatory clarity may provide a boost for DeFi projects.

The crypto sector has recorded a surge in security incidents throughout the first half of 2025, with overall losses estimated at $1.6 billion, as shown in the latest report by blockchain security company Immunefi. The uptick is an 8-fold rise from the same time frame in 2024, during which losses totaled around $200 million.

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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has addressed the ongoing market meltdown telling investors that dips and market corrections are normal in free markets such as the crypto industry.

According to a recent report, Ukrainian officials are drafting legislation to legalize and tax cryptocurrencies, proposing a 5-10% tax rate on crypto earnings to support the state budget and military. As discussions on the exact tax rates continue, officials stress the importance of taxing all sources of income, including cryptocurrency earnings. The post Ukraine Considers 5-10% Tax on Crypto Income to Fund Budget appeared first on Cryptonews.

DraftKings has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit which alleged it violated Federal Securities Law when it sold NFTs on its marketplace, according to a Federal court filing

Hong Kong is positioning itself as a leader in technological innovation, particularly in Web3, blockchain, and AI.

Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss says that federal securities regulators have ended their probe into the US-based crypto exchange. According to Winklevoss, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has informed Gemini lawyer Jack Baughman that it has concluded its investigation and will not pursue an enforcement action against the platform.

Lazarus, a hacker group allegedly linked to North Korea, is behind the hack of the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange. The hack led to serious consequences for the exchange itself and the industry as a whole

The Trump Organization is broadening its digital ambitions with a new trademark filing that points to an imminent entry into the blockchain space. The filing, submitted on Feb.

Britain's financial watchdog said on Friday a four-year prison sentence has been issued in the UK's first case involving unregistered cryptoasset activity.

Following a period of notable gains, the crypto market experienced a significant decline, creating uncertainty in February. The market crash, which saw investors lose billions, left many reeling, particularly after the sharp crash in the last week, referred to by some analysts as the ‘Trump-dump.

The Trump Organization has officially filed for a TRUMP trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), signaling plans to develop a metaverse ecosystem. The application was submitted under an “intent to use” basis, meaning it is being reserved for future commercial deployment.

Ronaldinho has sparked speculation of a potential crypto launch as he cautions his followers about counterfeit meme coins taking advantage of his name.

This report, the first in a series dedicated to exploring the complexities of market making in the digital assets space, aims to demystify this fundamental function by providing clarity on market making's role, strategies, as well as its broader implications for the digital assets ecosystem. Subsequent reports in this series will delve deeper into analysis that explores the critical role of liquidity in the digital assets market and provides guidance for others in assessing the quality of market making partnerships.

The Trump Organization has filed a trademark application for “TRUMP,” a move that could signal potential plans to launch a metaverse and NFT trading platform, according to social media discussions and public records from February 2025.

Patrick McHenry, former chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has joined three crypto-focused companies since his pivot from policymaking.

The Bybit hack, reportedly executed by the Lazarus Group, exploited wallet vulnerabilities and leveraged meme coins and non-KYC exchanges to launder stolen funds. The incident has renewed calls for stricter security measures and regulatory oversight to curb illicit financial activities in the crypto space. The post Meme Coins and Non-KYC Exchanges Played A Large Role in Bybit Hack appeared first on Cryptonews.

Trump's metaverse and NFT venture could reshape digital commerce, influence crypto policy, and redefine political engagement in virtual spaces. The post Trump moves into metaverse and NFT market with new trademark filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw has criticized the agency's recent decisions to drop multiple crypto-related cases, calling the move unprecedented and dismissive of long-standing legal principles.

And why the SEC's memecoin statement is a mixed bag, though a positive for crypto regulation.

The SEC clarified that meme coins' value comes from speculation, not "managerial efforts" which makes them exempt from securities law.

The Trump Organization is looking to expand its footprint across the digital asset and blockchain ecosystem with a new trademark filing for “TRUMP.

Trump's latest tariffs are here, and the crypto market is collapsing.

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's ETH co-founder, is pushing for stronger wallet security solutions to help users avoid losing access to their digital assets.

The US crypto regulatory framework has shifted since the November election. According to Senator Cynthia Lummis, the US is working on a digital asset legislation that will provide much-needed regulatory clarity.

Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. announced that its stockholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger with Bitfarms Ltd. At a special meeting, approximately 99.6% of votes cast favored the merger, representing about 54.5% of Stronghold's outstanding shares.

The trademark application notes the "TRUMP"-branded metaverse would offer virtual entertainment, economic and educational experiences.

The Trump Organization is expanding its presence into the digital space. On February 24, 2025, DTTM Operations LLC, the company managing Trump-related trademarks, filed a trademark application for the name “TRUMP” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Crypto has just experienced the heist of the century. On February 21, Bybit, one of the giants of centralized exchanges, was siphoned off 1.4 billion dollars.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (Feb. 27) that it dismissed its pending civil enforcement action against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.

As AI dominance grows, crypto projects should aim to decentralize the technology, but they face significant challenges in competing with Big Tech.

Dunamu, the parent company of South Korea's largest crypto exchange, Upbit, has reportedly taken legal action against the country's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) over a business suspension order. This comes as South Korean authorities are tightening their grip on crypto-related crimes by launching a dedicated unit to handle digital asset investigations.

Binance has officially announced the introduction of its 64th Launchpool project, featuring RedStone (RED), a multi-chain oracle compatible with both EVM and non-EVM networks.

TL;DR The SEC has decided that memecoins are not securities, which exempts them from strict financial regulations and classifies them as collectibles. Although not regulated as securities, the SEC will continue to pursue fraud and scams, and other agencies may intervene if they detect deceptive practices.

The elimination of capital gains taxes on crypto might not be the huge boon to American investors that it would appear to be.

Following the Bybit hack, Vitalik Buterin highlights that cryptocurrency loss extends beyond theft to include forgotten passwords and lost devices, with victims often remaining silent due to shame.

The cryptocurrency market is heating up as investors hunt for low-cost tokens with explosive potential. Among thousands of options, three stand out: Cardano (ADA), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM). While ADA and DOGE grapple with market volatility, Mutuum Finance has captured attention by raising more than $1.

After the Bybit hack, Binance is urging regulators and industry players to focus more on establishing universal security standards for the crypto industry.