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

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.

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“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.

Kazakhstan has taken a strong stance against illegal cryptocurrency activity, shocking the world with its massive crackdown. Over 3,500 illegal crypto exchanges have been blocked, marking a major shift in the country's approach to digital assets. This move came after years of growing concern over unregulated crypto platforms operating within the country.

Bitfinex Derivatives will operate under Bitfinex Derivatives El Salvador S.A. de C.V., allowing the platform to offer its innovative trading services within the nation's progressive regulatory environment.

South Korea's financial regulator is looking to allow institutional investment in cryptocurrencies in stages, local media reported.

The global crypto market cap decreased by 6.41%, falling from $3.59T to $3.36T, reflecting widespread losses. Over $622 million worth of crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours.

The move comes after the company secured a Digital Asset Service Providers (DASP) license. In a Jan. 7 statement, Paolo Ardoino, the Chief Technology Officer of Bitfinex Derivatives, described the relocation as a “defining moment” for the firm.

A federal judge has granted Coinbase's appeal request in the SEC lawsuit, pausing proceedings to address whether crypto transactions require investment contracts to be classified as securities. The ruling comes at a pivotal time for crypto regulation.

HashKey Group, a prominent Asia-based cryptocurrency financial services firm, has successfully obtained Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration approval from the Central Bank of Ireland through its European arm, HashKey Europe Limited (HEL).

China's top economic planner released a guidance to boost the development of a national data infrastructure with blockchain heavily involved.

Kazakhstan shut down 36 illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, seizing $112 million in assets and advancing Anti-Money Laundering efforts alongside its upcoming digital tenge launch.

Throughout history, crypto and marxismo have often attracted radically contrasting opinions, but with a shared basic conviction.

Bhutan's mindfulness city is looking to add Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB) to its strategic reserves,

Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City has announced the inclusion of major cryptocurrencies in its strategic reserves while maintaining Bitcoin mining operations, currently holding $1.11 billion in Bitcoin despite recent sales.

A new strong generalized drop in the crypto markets at a critical moment for the global financial markets.