Blockchain.com, one of the oldest cryptocurrency platforms, has appointed ex-Goldman Sachs and Point72 executives to senior roles as it prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg reported Friday. Crypto Pioneer Blockchain.com Taps Finance Veterans Amid Bid to Go Public Founded in 2011 by Ben Reeves, Nicolas Cary, and CEO Peter Smith, Blockchain.

Crypto.com is one of the racing organization's longest-term partners, but Coinbase's logo will make its debut on the track this year.

Recent developments in the ongoing legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and major cryptocurrency firms, including Coinbase, signal a shift in the SEC's approach to crypto regulation. In a notable turn of events, the SEC has slowed its legal action against exchanges like Coinbase and Binance, likely in anticipation of new guidance from the agency's Crypto Task Force.

New York is taking a proactive approach to understanding cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the future.

A report from The Information indicates that several major Wall Street financial institutions are positioning themselves to deepen their involvement in cryptocurrency markets. Among them, State Street and Citigroup are said to be preparing to introduce crypto custody services.

The cryptocurrency market moves fast, and if you're not paying attention, you could miss out on the next short-term moonshots. While some traders focus on long-term holds, the real profit potential often lies in finding short-term winners—projects with rapid adoption, strong technical fundamentals, and major market momentum.

Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin's $577M crypto scam included fake mining contracts and a nonexistent bank, leading to their guilty pleas.

As AI interest and investment continues to surge, it is set to unleash the next stage of crypto adoption

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has explained how the top tech companies Meta, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon could replace Layer-1 networks. According to him, these companies could easily establish their blockchain infrastructure once they achieve regulatory clarity.

The following is a guest post from Anurag Arjun, Co-Founder of Avail. Modern tech platforms succeed because they break complex operations into specialized components.

Token unlocks can shake up the market, causing prices to pump or dump depending on supply and demand. Large unlocks often lead to sell-offs as early investors cash out, while smaller ones may have little impact.

The growing number of new tokens may lead to liquidity fragmentation and decreased trader attention in any single project, CoinGecko COO said.

The cryptocurrency market saw a surge in new token creation throughout January, according to CoinGecko co-founder Bobby Ong. According to Ong, 600,000 new tokens were minted.

Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, has made an audacious prediction: by 2026, meme coins will dominate political advertising. It sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi film, but Hayes believes that meme coins and blockchain-based assets will become central to how politicians engage with voters.

Wall Street closed out the week with a mixed session on Friday, a volatility that has become increasingly similar to crypto market metrics. Major stock indexes tracked in different directions, with Nvidia climbing, Microsoft dipping, and the Nasdaq reaching a record-high close.

Digital asset lobbyists are in overdrive, embedding themselves deep in Washington's policymaking circles.

Crypto traders are eagerly anticipating the next altcoin season, but before that happens, the market could see a major correction. The market is not in favor of altcoins and ,any analyst have predicted that altcoin season is delayed due to multiple factors like less retail interest, memecoin frenzy and Trump's tariff war.

The company is joining a growing number of cryptocurrency firms for IPO ambitions amid growing institutional adoption and a more favorable regulatory environment.

Crypto issuance has hit a new all-time high in the crypto market, sparking fears over liquidity. According to some crypto analysts, the lack of investor liquidity is worrying, highlighting the new feat that occurred in January.

If the US continues down this path of aggressive tariff imposition, we may very well see heightened inflation and sustained market volatility.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a federal appeals court to extend its deadline to respond to Coinbase, which filed an appeal of a federal judge's order last month.

The Real-World Assets (RWA) sector has seen explosive growth in recent months, with both its total market cap and trading volume surging at an unprecedented pace. In the last three months, RWA coins' market cap jumped 144% to $62.7 billion, while the total value of tokenized real-world assets reached $17.3 billion, up 13% in the same period.

Four months after being released, Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has shared details about his detention by Nigerian authorities. The executive called out for justice, naming several officials responsible for his arrest, and discussed the events of his 8-month nightmare.

Intent-based solutions offer a promising approach to tackle DeFi's liquidity fragmentation, simplifying crosschain interactions and enhancing user experience.

Outset PR CEO Mike Ermolaev predicts a powerful altcoin cycle ahead, driven by Bitcoin liquidity flows and strategic communication around real-world utility.

Current dynamics signal a structural shift in market behavior, indicating that the next altseason will need more than usual to commence.

A crypto strategist known for accurately calling the 2021 digital asset cycle top says the real-world asset (RWA) sector is showing a lot of market strength.

Wall Street traders are tuning out President Donald Trump's global tariff war threats. Despite the president's push for reciprocal tariffs on virtually everyone on Thursday, stocks surged, bonds held steady, and crypto traders hardly moved.

Nigerian authorities have denied the allegations by Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan that its officials asked for bribes, among other things. In a post, the government's official X account described the allegations as misleading and defamatory.

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“I believe I acted appropriately with respect to my taxes,” Dan Morehead said in a statement, adding that he moved to Puerto Rico in 2021.

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, reported a $400.9 million net loss for 2024, according to its annual filing released on Friday. That's an exponential decline from the $58.2 million it lost in 2023.

The top altcoins have made the most progress since they were at the bottom of the chart.

With Bitcoin dominance over 60% and most alts trailing like a lame horse, retail sentiment in the crypto market is reaching new lows. A previously rapid-fire, high-innovation space has become a breeding ground for meme coin trading, scams, and burnout.

Michigan lawmakers Bryan Posthumus and Ron Robinson have introduced House Bill 4087, which could pave the way for the state to invest in digital assets like bitcoin.

Crypto industry leaders have been testifying on Capitol Hill about the industry's struggle with debanking during the Biden administration.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India has announced a crackdown on criminals impersonating government officials through crypto scams. According to reports, the CBI carried out a raid on about 11 likely locations of the criminals.

Dan Morehead, founder of Pantera Capital, is under Senate investigation for potential tax law breaches after moving to Puerto Rico. The Senate Finance Committee's scrutiny could set new precedents for tax compliance in the cryptocurrency industry.

The staking ecosystem is growing rapidly, with rising institutional interest and potential regulatory oversight. Everstake, a blockchain validator, secures over 80 cryptocurrencies and supports some of the industry's leading networks.

Unpredictability and the market's volatility bring the need to adapt and shift from one token to another to stay profitable. At the same time, it requires the crypto to sell perspective to eliminate the assets that are declining or moving toward further losses.

New crypto token issuance grew by over 12-fold, with analysts warning of diluted investor capital and “disjointed” price action.

Remixpoint also holds a commendable share of Solana, with the new report now confirming that the company holds new additions, XRP and Dogecoin.

The SEC has requested an additional 28 days to review cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase's appeal in its ongoing legal battle with the regulator. The post SEC Seeks 28-Day Extension to Review Coinbase's Appeal in Ongoing Lawsuit appeared first on Cryptonews.

West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose has introduced the Inflation Protection Act of 2025, a bill that would permit the state treasury to allocate a portion of its funds to digital assets. The post West Virginia Senator Proposes Bill to Allow State Treasury Investments in Crypto and Gold appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto Czar David Sacks has confirmed that some big announcements are coming in the US crypto policy ahead. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month asking Sacks and his team to review the possibility of Bitcoin reserve.

According to industry leaders, the crypto ecosystem is about to undergo a significant change. During the most recent earnings call of Coinbase, its CEO Brian Armstrong presented a bold proposal that could transform the global banking system.

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, continues to captivate the crypto community, with a recent trend involving his dog sparking widespread excitement.