In a bold move, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has called for a “fresh look” at debanking, following criticism that the crypto industry is being denied access to banking services.

DeFAI — a nascent sector of crypto combining DeFi with AI — has shed billions from its January high, but founders say the utility of their products is only getting better.

The cryptocurrency world has witnessed a remarkable surge in stablecoin issuance across a variety of blockchains like Solana, Ethereum and Tron.

The language the SEC used to request a delay in a crypto enforcement case — similar to that in a Binance filing — suggested the agency would be following suit in other courtrooms.

Gemini has secured in-principle approval from Malta's financial regulator for an investment firm license, marking a significant step in its European expansion, according to a Feb. 11 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) approval moves the exchange closer to offering regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area (EEA).

Crypto exchange Gemini has announced it secured in-principle approval from Malta Financial Services Authorities, with the pre-authorization bringing the exchange a step closer to fresh expansion in Europe.

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Nearly a third of central banks have pushed back launching digital versions of their currencies, a new survey shows, although a desire to protect their money-minting powers mean most still intend to go ahead.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers today he's committed to fixing the crypto debanking disaster. Powell also said the Fed isn't cutting rates anytime soon, despite the perceived pressure from ‘crypto president' Donald Trump.

During a press conference last month, Powell said banks can serve crypto customers as long as they can manage the risk.

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the upcoming delisting of five margin trading pairs. According to the official announcement, Binance Margin will be delisting five trading pairs across the cross-margin and the isolated margin platforms.

OpeSea has denied all rumours about an alleged upcoming aridrop.

OpenSea has officially denied rumors that suggested users must complete a know-your-customer (KYC) process to participate in a potential token airdrop.

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North Carolina lawmakers have introduced a new bill intended to allow the State Treasurer to invest in what are termed “qualifying digital assets.”

BoE Gov. Andrew Bailey reflected on potential changes in the crypto regulatory environment globally, particularly following Trump's election.

The SEC and Binance have jointly requested a 60-day pause in their ongoing legal battle, citing the potential impact of the newly formed SEC Crypto Task Force. This task force, launched on January 21, aims to provide clearer regulations for the US crypto industry, shifting focus from enforcement-led regulation to proactive policy-making. The post SEC and Binance Request 60-Day Pause in Legal Case Amid Regulatory Review appeared first on Cryptonews.

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FTX will initiate repayments to Convenience Class creditors on Feb. 18, 2025, nearly three years after its November 2022 bankruptcy filing. FTX Creditors to Receive First Distributions Starting Feb. 18, 2025 Eligible creditors in FTX's Convenience Classes can expect funds within 1-3 business days starting Feb. 18, according to a Feb. 7 announcement.

Copper.co, a digital asset custody provider, has announced the launch of its agency lending platform. In a Feb. 11 announcement on Feb.

Plans to scale back crypto enforcement at the U.S. SEC materialized in court with a filing to resolve a complaint against Binance, the largest crypto exchange.

TL;DR The LAYER airdrop will begin at 12:00 PM UTC on February 11, 2025, and will remain open for 30 days until 12:00 PM UTC on March 4, 2025. LAYER tokens from the Genesis Drop will be unlocked immediately, and more tokens can be claimed over the next six months.

Andrew Bailey, the new governor of the Bank of England, has clarified that the central bank is still looking into the possibility of creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

The Bitcoin price continues to remain stuck within a range below the crucial resistance zone, which has offered strong momentum among the memecoins. While the Dogecoin price is struggling to reclaim $0.3, other memecoins have performed exceptionally well, attracting huge gains.

TL;DR According to Santiment, investors have shifted their focus from memecoins to Bitcoin and layer-1 networks, prioritizing assets with solid fundamentals. The 78% drop in the TRUMP token reflects the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies with no clear utility. Lower speculation and increased interest in blockchain infrastructure suggest a more stable and balanced market.

Mirai Labs plans to bolster its team of engineers, specializing in AI, machine learning and programming language Rust, with its fresh financing.

A balance must be struck between decentralization and security.

Total crypto market cap increased 8% to about $3.4 trillion last month, the report said.

TikTok is preparing to revolutionize the world of content creation thanks to a new crypto strategic collaboration. The Game Company (TGC), an innovator in cloud gaming based in Dubai, has announced a partnership with BytePlus, the enterprise technology division of ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok.

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The exchange will include some trading pairs in its spot program on February 12 and remove certain margin pairs on February 17.

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Investors can choose between a minimum investment of €100,000 for non-residency or €500,000 if they aim to gain residency through Portugal's Golden Visa program.

Representative Maxine Waters is urging lawmakers to support a bipartisan stablecoin bill she helped draft, arguing it offers a stronger regulatory framework.

The crypto space may be moving beyond speculative cycles, as Pantera Capital highlights high on-chain activity, stablecoin adoption, and improving regulatory conditions.

In an exclusive interview with crypto.news, Bitstamp US chief executive shares his view on how MiCA could pave the way for similar regulatory frameworks in the U.S.

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Poloniex has just listed Stool Prisondente, following recent listings on Kraken and MEXC. Poloniex has just listed the Stool Prisondente (JAILSTOOL), with trading against USDT starting on Feb.11 at 07:00 UTC.

The cryptocurrency market remains on edge as global financial developments and institutional uncertainty heighten volatility.

Changpeng Zhao thinks Binance's crypto asset listing process is “a bit broken.” Zhao, who co-founded the exchange, recently took to the social media platform X to discuss Test (TST), a test token launched by the BNB Chain team for a tutorial video on how to create memecoins using its Four.meme launchpad platform.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and crypto trading platform Binance recently filed a joint action regarding their ongoing litigation. Specifically, this joint action aims to halt the agency's lawsuit against the exchange for 60 days.

OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer said the community found a “test website” and that the information it contained was not actual terms and conditions.

The newly launched crypto task force could help " facilitate the potential resolution of this case," the court filing said.

On February 10, Maxine Waters, the representative for California's 43rd Congressional District, introduced an initial discussion draft. The unnamed bill seeks to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers in the US.

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