New cryptocurrency projects can take advantage of a growing market entering 2025. But is this the best the market can be?

A 24-year-old Dutch law student has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding nearly 300 investors through a failed crypto trading scheme.

In the last 24-hour period, the cryptocurrency market has lost nearly $240 billion from its market capitalization amid a significant market drawdown that has been the price of bitcoin plunge from over $102,000 to $95,000 at the time of writing.

America's leading crypto exchange Coinbase has managed to score a massive legal win in its longstanding brawl with Gary Gensler's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Bitfinex Derivatives has relocated to El Salvador, a strategic shift that comes after it was granted a Salvadoran DASP license in April 2023.

The inception of a new financial hub in Latin America, Bitfinex Derivatives, the derivatives segment of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, has revealed its decision to shift to El Salvador strategically after it received the Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license.

Thailand is set to launch a pilot program in Phuket in 2025, enabling tourists to use Bitcoin for transactions and streamlining digital payments.

Eden Gallery filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit by NFT holders accusing it of fraud related to the "Meta Eagle Club" collection.

Thailand is launching a pilot program to allow foreign tourists to use cryptocurrency for payments in Phuket.

South Korean regulators reportedly continue to discuss the approval of corporate crypto trading amid the country's ongoing leadership crisis.

Like most countries, Kazakhstan is intensifying efforts to create a safe crypto market. One of its major efforts includes shutting down illegal crypto exchanges.

While bitcoin already enjoys fairly robust regulatory support, more favorable crypto policy is likely to boost altcoins this year, source say.

The world's largest crypto exchange Binance on Wednesday said it plans to delist some spot and margin trading pairs. The delisting to impact crypto such as Axelar (AXL), Coin98 (C98), Enjin Coin (ENJ), Bella Protocol (BEL), NULS, Lisk (LSK), Litentry (LIT), and SafePal (SFP).

The crypto market is telling a fearful story, reminiscent of the period between 2019 and 2023. It's Russia and Ukraine all over again, but this time with Iran and Israel – basically, the Middle East is at war.

Movement Labs is raising fresh capital in a round that could fetch $100 million and value the blockchain developer at $3 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.

I firmly believe the future of our industry will be determined by trust, starting with our ability to protect the assets our peers entrust us with.

Recent developments in quantum computing have raised the stakes for developing quantum-resistant crypto tokens. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, the frontrunners of digital currencies, rely on elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) to protect transactions and data.

An FTX creditor Lidia Favario has raised concerns about the excessive spending by bankruptcy managers handling the defunct exchange's proceedings, according to a court filing. In a letter to Judge John Dorsey, Favario described the spending as extravagant and inconsistent with the Department of Justice (DOJ) guidelines on reasonable expenses.

Backpack Exchange has taken over FTX EU, the European division of the collapsed crypto exchange, following approvals from regulators and the bankruptcy court.

In the midst of the 2024 U.S. election campaign, a deepfake video falsely alleging voter fraud proliferated across social media platforms.

This year has witnessed an explosion of interest in AI agents, with Google revealing its AI searches have risen by an order of magnitude. Data from CoinMarketCap also indicated that the crypto AI space has been exploding in value, with a total market cap of $13.5 billion despite the recent market pullback.

“The involvement of corrupt law enforcement officials in kidnappings further complicates investigations," a security expert told Decrypt.

Ark Invest is on track to lose its long-standing digital assets lead Yassine Elmandjra.

Strong bullish sentiments remain prevalent within the market, with many leading financial entities and analysts speculating massive growth for Bitcoin and top altcoins throughout the 2025 bull season. NEAR Protocol (NEAR), Minotaurus (MTAUR), Ondo Finance (ONDO), and Aptos (APT) have become some of the leading options, especially among altcoin investors, who believe that these projects

The crypto market crash has rattled investors, with $712 million in liquidations adding to the uncertainty. While Bitcoin briefly surpassed the $100,000 mark recently, it faced a sharp pullback amid concerns over upcoming economic events, including the Fed's FOMC Minutes and US job data this month.

The crypto community is entering 2025 with remarkable enthusiasm as major assets like Bitcoin and Solana achieve new all-time highs. Bitcoin's long-anticipated breakthrough past $100,000 has further fueled optimism, setting the stage for a promising year ahead.

South Korea is gearing up for a significant shift in its approach to cryptocurrency investments. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced plans to allow corporations to invest in digital assets, signaling a major step forward for the country's crypto industry. This move could unlock new opportunities for businesses to invest in South Korea.

As sellers dominate the crypto market trend, meme coins are painted red. Is this the moment to buy?

Here is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

“We will work to align with global regulations in the virtual asset market,” said South Korea's FSC Secretary-General Kwon Dae-young.

Bitfinex Derivatives has taken the initiative to move to El Salvador as it secures a Digital Asset Service Providers (DASP) license.

Rostin Behnam, chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is set to step down on January 20, 2025, coinciding with Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.

South Korea considers easing restrictions on corporate crypto trading, with plans to gradually issue real-name accounts to institutional investors.

Thailand is set to embark on a new project to integrate cryptocurrency payments into its tourism sector, beginning with the popular tourist destination of Phuket. The post Thailand to Pilot Cryptocurrency Payments in Tourist Hub Phuket, Says Deputy PM appeared first on Cryptonews.

South Korea is reportedly planning to gradually lift its ban on corporate investment in virtual assets starting this year.

Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City wants to set up a strategic reserve with several established cryptocurrencies.

Kazakhstan authorities have blocked over 3,500 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges in a move to address money laundering concerns.

Vitalik Buterin's review of d/acc's first year reveals expansion into multiple technological sectors, with practical implementations in public health, AI safety, and data security, while maintaining its core principle of decentralized defensive development.

Asian cryptocurrency firm HashKey Group has obtained VASP registration from Ireland's Central Bank through its European subsidiary, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services while complying with EU anti-money laundering directives.

Portugal's Banco de Investimentos Globais (BiG) has suspended fiat transfers to crypto platforms, citing European Central Bank guidance and anti-money laundering regulations, a move criticized for potentially pushing users toward decentralized solutions. The post Portugal's BiG Bank Reportedly Halts Transfers to Crypto Platforms appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase secures approval for an interlocutory appeal in its legal battle with the SEC, potentially reshaping how digital assets are classified under US law.

Coinbase has achieved a partial win in its ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The post Coinbase Secures Appeal in Legal Battle with SEC, Halting Lawsuit Progress appeared first on Cryptonews.

Popular meme cryptocurrencies including Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and PEPE coin faced steep declines between 10-15% as part of a broader crypto market downturn.

SoSoValue, the leading AI-driven investment research platform, announced today that it has raised $15 million in a Series A. This comes on the back of strong growth over the last month, surpassing eight million registered users.

Major Portuguese bank Investimentos Globais has suspended all transfers to cryptocurrency platforms while other national banks maintain crypto-friendly policies, reflecting the country's evolving regulatory approach to digital assets.

Many in the crypto industry back pro-Bitcoin candidate Pierre Poilievre, who has an 89% chance of winning Canada's upcoming election, according to Polymarket.

Crypto phishing was recently demonstrated in all its glory when someone was scammed out of $474,422 worth of tokens, $OLAS, $SEKOIA, $VIRTUAL, and $FJO, to be specific. As Scamsniffer has reported, the victim signed several phishing approvals that allowed the attackers to manage the accounts.