The White House Crypto Summit will take place on Friday with a speech by President Donald Trump at 3 PM EST.

Memecoin activity flourished after the launch of US President Donald Trump's TRUMP memecoin on Jan. 18, but fell off after “Libragate.”

Federal authorities move to return $8.2 million in seized cryptocurrency to victims of a widespread crypto fraud scheme that tricked investors through deceptive messages and fake platforms. FBI Seized $8.2M in Crypto—Now They're Taking Action to Reimburse Victims Federal authorities are working to return over $8.

NFTs last year had their worst year since 2020, recording $13.7 billion in trading volume and under 50 million in sales, according to DappRadar.

Russia is pushing forward with a regulated cryptocurrency market, limiting access to “super-qualified” investors under a strict legal framework to ensure financial stability and security.

Sam Bankman-Fried's crisis communications manager, Mark Botnick, resigned after the unexpected release of the former FTX CEO's jailhouse interview with Tucker Carlson.

Safe, a provider of multi-signature wallet services, revealed that the $1.4 billion Bybit hack originated from a developer's infected laptop, which allowed hackers to manipulate the system.

The crypto industrys fight against debanking has gained a major ally in U.S. Senator Tim Scott, who is spearheading a bill to prevent federal banking regulators from using reputational risk as a reason to cut off financial services. The Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act (FIRM Act) aims to strip regulators of the ability to pressure banks into denying accounts to legally operating businesses, including those in digital assets.

The $1.5 billion hack of Bybit, allegedly by North Koreas Lazarus Group, is the largest in crypto history, exposing the vulnerabilities of centralized exchanges (CEXs). Over 401,000 ETH were stolen, shaking investor confidence and accelerating the shift toward self-custody solutions.

Blockchain technology is evolving beyond tokens, paving the way for fully on-chain Web apps. These apps, built with smart contract software, offer unparalleled security, decentralization, and resilience.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is making headlines with a media tour, including interviews with The New York Sun and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson. His recent social media posts referencing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and his claims about political bias in his sentencing have fueled controversy.

An X account impersonating Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, launched a fake national cryptocurrency on Solana's token launchpad Pump.fun. The account promoted the token to its thousands of followers, seemingly aiming to capitalize on the recent Political memecoin frenzy.

The White House Digital Assets Summit set for Friday (March 7) reportedly may include President Donald Trump's announcement of several executive actions related to crypto.

Mark Botnick, who started representing SBF following the FTX collapse, has quit following an unexpected prison interview.

President Donald Trump will convene the Crypto Summit, marking a notable shift toward proactive, collaborative policymaking in the crypto space.

During his appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) shared he does not view himself as a criminal and his arrest “probably played a role.” During the interview, SBF called prison a “dystopian” experience, revealed that he rapper Sean “P.

The former FTX boss was sentenced to 25 years in the slammer for his role in the spectacular collapse of one of crypto's largest exchanges.

During his appearance on Tucker Carlson's podcast, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) shared he does not view himself as a criminal and his arrest “probably played a role.” During the interview, SBF called prison a “dystopian” experience, revealed that he rapper Sean “P.

The exchange, which has been linked to Russian banks under EU sanction and criminal groups, has been a target of investigators for years.

Transak has secured an AUSTRAC registration, which allows it to operate legally in Australia.

The initiative seeks to bring clarity to the cryptocurrency industry in Colombia, which is currently in a gray area despite growing adoption. Proponents of the project have remarked on the need to define an institution to oversee these activities and establish rules for institutions to follow.

The White House is preparing to issue a clarification on its proposed Strategic Crypto Reserve, with an official statement expected soon. The clarification is anticipated to address key concerns surrounding the funding mechanism for the initiative, particularly the legal and financial constraints that could affect the government's ability to acquire and hold digital assets.

Less than two months after President Donald Trump returned to office, scammers have begun targeting supporters who contributed to the American president's campaign. Many of these fraudulent schemes target supporters who bought memorabilia to support the Republican candidate's presidential bid.

Belarus is reportedly exploring cryptocurrency mining using surplus nuclear energy, following economic strategies pioneered by nations like Bhutan, according to a report by the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA).

The U.S. Secret Service seized the website of the Russian exchange Garantex in collaboration with the FBI, Europol, and the Department of Justice's Criminal Division. The exchange has frequently been associated with ransomware hackers and darknet markets.

Sam Bankman-Fried interviewed Tucker Carlson from prison. The former FTX CEO still thinks declaring bankruptcy was a bad decision, and the exchange would have $93 billion in assets from his investments.

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the Founder and former CEO of FTX Derivatives Exchange, recently spoke with Tucker Carlson on X in a rare prison interview. The disgraced CEO shared his views on crypto under President Donald Trump's government and teased his prospects for early release and his current financial situation.

Safe, the multi-signature wallet platform at the heart of the $1.5 billion Bybit hack on Feb. 21, shared an update of the findings of its investigation into the hack in collaboration with cybersecurity firm Mandiant. It also detailed the lessons learned from the hack and actions needed to strengthen security throughout the crypto community.

With roughly eight months until a November election, a Stand With Crypto poll suggested that the organization's New Jersey advocates could determine who will be the next governor.

The market for tokenized assets across all classes has now exceeded $50 billion, according to a new report.

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The former CEO of FTX once again claimed that he's wrongfully convicted as he apparently tries to make the case for a presidential pardon.

Ethos Co-Founder and CEO Trevor Thompson explains the potential role reputation scores could play in the crypto market.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) reintroduced legislation on March 6 to prevent the federal government from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), arguing that such a system could threaten Americans' financial privacy and empower government overreach.

Texas' bitcoin strategic reserve bill clears its senate, while New Hampshire marks a committee win and Utah teeters on a deadline this week.

Similar to the practice of staking digital assets, yield-generating stablecoins and pools have garnered significant traction as a sophisticated mechanism for accumulating cryptocurrency holdings and generating passive income through prolonged holding periods.

The former CEO of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX said he could be in his “late 50s” by the time he is released.

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin bounces back as the Trump administration adds new exemptions to tariffs on Mexico. Plus, Solana's co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko expresses doubt over the creation of a U.S. strategic crypto reserve.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, better known as SBF, made another appearance from MDC Brooklyn correctional facility, where he has been locked up for two years since his trial in 2023.

In a recent interview from prison with Tucker Carlson, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, shared his perspectives on the current state and future of the cryptocurrency industry.

The former CEO of FTX claimed that he had a better relationship with the Republican Party in the lead-up to his exchange's downfall.

Safe published a preliminary report on Mar. 6 attributing the breach that led to the Bybit hack to a compromised developer laptop. The vulnerability resulted in the injection of malware, which allowed the hack.

A metric tracking global liquidity and crypto markets suggests that the total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency sector could hit $4 trillion in the second quarter of 2025.

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott has introduced a bill aimed at preventing federal regulators from using reputational risk as a factor in bank supervision. The move comes in response to concerns from the crypto industry, which has accused government agencies of cutting them off from the financial system.

The SafeWallet team called for continued improvements to user experience and user interfaces to combat similar future threats.

88% of investors expect favorable crypto regulations—but will Trump's policies truly deliver?

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, the leading Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, has introduced the Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act.