Wall Street banks are pushing to land crypto IPO deals as Trump works to make the U.S. a crypto hub.

Top Altcoins ETF Approvals see rising odds, with Litecoin ETF at 90% approval probability, followed by Dogecoin, Solana, and XRP ETFs.

A Connecticut judge handed a win to Grayscale in Osprey Funds' unfair trade practice suit but now Osprey is asking for that to be reviewed.

Crypto's rapid growth brings new risks. As fraud escalates, can verification technology keep pace?

In a major development, crypto exchange Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have filed a joint motion to pause the legal proceedings for 60 days. This is the first major development in the Binance lawsuit after Chairman Mark Uyeda took charge of the SEC last month.

Korea Exchange chairman Jeong Eun-bo recently pushed for the country's approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Amid the country's stock market crisis, he urged revamping South Korea's financial industry to strengthen the market and compete with other nations.

Binance Proof of Reserves data reveals an $8 billion decline in non-customer assets, marking the lowest level in nearly two years.

Klarna, a Swedish payments firm with 85 million users, is reportedly eyeing a US initial public offering — and its CEO is looking for ideas on how it can integrate digital assets.

Jesse Pollak supports diverse token inclusion from Base and other networks.

Venture capitalists maintained a cautious approach, resulting in a modest Q4 2024 funding rebound that left the year's totals nearly flat compared to 2023, even as digital asset prices surged on Trump's comeback. The post Crypto VC Funding in 2024 Failed to Accelerate Despite Trump-Fueled Price Rally appeared first on Cryptonews.

A top Ukrainian lawmaker has claimed that Kyiv is on course to “legalize” crypto by summer this year. The post Ukraine Gov't Aims to ‘Legalize Crypto' by Summer This Year – Senior Lawmaker appeared first on Cryptonews.

The FSA's move to classify crypto assets as securities may lead to new ETF approvals.

Thai and Chinese authorities have successfully frozen $2.5 million in cryptocurrency assets linked to two Chinese nationals, Ye Wanyou (29) and Li Weijie (30), who are accused of running scams. According to Khaosod English, The operation, conducted on February 5, was a joint effort between Huamark Police Station and the Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT).

North Carolina crypto investment advances as the state proposes allocating up to 10% of public funds into Bitcoin.

A South Korean lawmaker, Kim Nam-kuk, was recently cleared of allegations that he “concealed” cryptocurrency assets. The case centered on whether South Korea's laws at the time of the alleged concealment required him to declare his holdings.

Former Deutsche Bank investment banker and registered broker Rashawn Russell has been ordered to pay $1.5 million in restitution to victims of a digital asset trading scheme. Russell has already been sentenced to 41 months in prison for fraud and other offenses.

House Financial Services Committee ranking member Maxine Waters has introduced a new proposal for stablecoin regulation, adding to ongoing legislative efforts from both Democrats and Republicans. The draft legislation, obtained by Punchbowl News, outlines federal oversight of stablecoins and sets requirements for issuers.

South Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk has been acquitted of charges related to concealing cryptocurrency holdings and obstructing public duty. The Southern Seoul District Court ruled that Kim was not legally required to disclose his virtual assets at the time of the alleged offense.

Global cryptocurrency investment products saw a surge in net inflows, reaching $1.3 billion last weeknearly doubling the $747.4 million from the previous week. This marks the fifth consecutive week of inflows, bringing the year-to-date total to $7.3 billion, according to CoinShares.

Japans Financial Services Agency (FSA) is exploring a major regulatory shift that could classify cryptocurrencies as securities, potentially imposing stricter disclosure requirements on businesses dealing with digital assets. This move aims to enhance investor protection and bring crypto regulations in line with traditional financial markets.

The cryptocurrency market is bracing for potential volatility this week as investors focus on key economic data releases and Federal Reserve updates. Fed Chair Jerome Powells testimony and the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report are expected to influence market sentiment.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) newly formed Crypto Task Force is expected to bring much-needed regulatory clarity, making it easier for institutional investors to enter the digital asset market, according to a research note from investment bank Piper Sandler. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the task force, outlined ten key priorities, signaling a shift toward clearer crypto regulations.

A search of the apartment in the Spanish town of Estepona where the broker was held by the kidnappers uncovered two firearms, knives, drugs and over $10,000 in cash.

Cathie Wood, the founder of asset management firm Ark Invest, rallied around Elon Musk's idea of putting all U.S. government spending on blockchains for better transparency on Sunday. What happened: Wood wrote, "Transparency, Efficiency, Security: Win, Win, Win," while reacting to the radical plan first backed by Musk, who is in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, and later by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

Smart Wallets on Solana are generating massive profits by specializing in specific crypto narratives. One wallet excels in trading newly launched tokens, turning over $4.8 million in profit from TRUMP alone.

Ranking member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters has released proposed stablecoin legislation she and her colleague Patrick McHenry drafted during the previous session of Congress. She unveiled the bill on Feb. 10, the day before the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Asset, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence is scheduled to meet.

South Korea may fall behind as other countries launch crypto ETF. Experts say crypto ETFs can bring more investors and help the economy.

Pump.fun co-founder Alon Cohen dismissed reports that the Solana-based memecoin launchpad is preparing to issue its own native token, refuting claims made by crypto journalist Colin Wu. Wu reported that Pump.fun was working on a token and planned to distribute it via a Dutch auction system in collaboration with multiple centralized exchanges.

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how the Brazilian government is divided regarding crypto, and how this might affect the growth of its crypto economy.

DeFAI, Real-World Assets (RWA), and World Liberty Financial are three of the most relevant crypto narratives for this week. The DeFAI sector, which integrates AI agents into decentralized finance, saw heavy corrections in recent weeks but is now showing signs of recovery.

Crypto exchange, Gate.io has signed a multi-year partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, with the collaboration aiming to accelerate crypto adoption. Gate.io Partners with Red Bull Racing for Increased Crypto Visibility in Formula 1 Gate.io, a global crypto exchange has announced an exclusive partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, the eight-time championship-winning Formula 1 team.

Brian Armstrong and Tyler Winklevoss welcomed the CFPB's operational pause, with Armstrong labeling the agency as an "activist organization."

In an interview with Wired's Andy Greenberg, Tigran Gambaryan detailed his protracted legal issue in the hands of the Nigerian government.

KuCoin reported its 2024 annual review, driving new user growth to more than 38 million.

Proton, the team behind Proton Mail, has taken another step into the financial world by launching Proton Wallet beyond its early access phase. This self-custodial bitcoin wallet empowers users to control their BTC, secure their funds with cutting-edge encryption, and transact peer-to-peer using the Bitcoin via Email feature, streamlining what was once a complex process.

US House Financial Services Committee ranking member Maxine Waters suggested lawmakers look to bipartisan stablecoin legislation drafted in the 118th session of Congress.

Both House Republicans and Democrats have presented plans to regulate U.S. stablecoins, a sector evidently prioritized by lawmakers under President Trump.

In anticipation of a congressional hearing Tuesday (Feb. 11) on regulating digital assets, Rep. Maxine Waters of California introduced a bill that would establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, digital assets pegged to a stable value, like the U.S. dollar.

The leading Supreme Court lawyer was rearrested Monday after federal prosecutors told a judge he represented a "serious risk of flight" from his criminal tax evasion case after failing to disclose the existence of two cryptocurrency wallets through which he receive more than $8 million.

In a recent interview, Binance co-founder Yi He addressed concerns about the exchange's token listing process. The exchange has used similar KPI guidelines for several years, but the market is changing at a breakneck pace.

From market dominance to social media hype, here's what you need to keep an eye out for.

The “buy now, pay later” company is backed by venture capital firm, Sequoia Capital, which has a 22% stake.

Nineteen U.S. states are weighing bills to put public money into digital assets, some of them similar to the federal pursuit of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

KuCoin experienced growth across several areas, including global user base, spot trades, futures market, compliance, and token listings.

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Pump.fun co-founder Alon Cohen is denying reports that the Solana (SOL)-based memecoin launchpad will issue its own native token. Crypto reporter Colin Wu earlier said that Pump.fun is working on launching its own token and plans to use the Dutch auction system in the public offerings.

Deutsche Digital Assets has announced plans to open a Paris office as part of its European growth strategy. The move follows its recent ETP listings on Euronext Paris and Börse Stuttgart, reinforcing its presence in regulated crypto markets and meeting growing investor demand in France. The post Deutsche Digital Assets Expands European Presence with New Paris Office appeared first on Cryptonews.