Two of the three Democratic commissioners at the SEC will be leaving before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

Vitalik Buterin showcased Soneium as a bull case for business usage of L2. Despite being able to blacklist tokens, Soneium remains transparent and the community can choose their approach to the new chain.

Cannes Mayor David Lisnard has unveiled plans to train local merchants on accepting cryptocurrency payments as the city prepares to host the Ethereum Community Conference later this year.

The Texas Blockchain Council is optimistic about Trump's comeback — but miners may face new difficulties in Texas.

Financial services titan Franklin Templeton is predicting artificial intelligence (AI) agents and the cryptocurrency ecosystem will continue to merge through ongoing innovation. The asset management firm says the development of AI agents, which are capable of performing tasks autonomously, is showing a high potential for crypto uses.

The cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX has been fined $100 million for violating the federal Bank Secrecy Act by failing to adequately police money laundering, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday.

As spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) mark their first anniversary and Ethereum ETFs reach the six-month milestone, the cryptocurrency market is gearing up for a potential wave of new offerings. With pro-crypto Donald Trump set to assume the presidency, market participants anticipate a friendlier regulatory environment that could pave the way for additional cryptocurrency ETFs.

CryptoPunks floor price hits 40.39 ETH, driven by rumors, despite Yuga Labs' CEO denying any plans for an IP sale.

As reported by FOX News' Eleanor Terret, Senator Tim Scott has outlined his priorities for the 119th Congress, which include developing a regulatory framework for digital assets. The newly appointed chairman of the Senate Banking Committee said Congress will provide an “open-minded” environment for innovative financial technologies.

The overseas exchange previously pled guilty to these crimes in July 2024 and agreed to pay a $110 million penalty at the time.

Burwick Law takes action against Pump.fun meme coins, representing investors facing losses, as the platform generates millions in fees. The post Burwick law takes legal action against Pump.fun meme coins on behalf of investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Blockchain data analysis firm Chainalysis has acquired Alterya, a fraud detection solution powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The AI solution has worked with top crypto and fintech firms like Coinbase, Binance and Block and monitors more than $8 billion worth of fiat and crypto transactions a month, according to a new press release from Chainalysis.

President-elect Donald Trump's new pick for Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly expected to start his tenure by revamping the agency's crypto policies.

Dubai has announced plans to construct a 17-story Crypto Tower, aiming to support the fast-growing blockchain and Web3 sectors.

Federal judge John G. Koeltl has directed BitMEX to pay a $100 million fine, representing the latest development in an ongoing legal dispute regarding money laundering infractions in the US.

The next few weeks are shaping up to be a whirlwind as Trump returns to Washington D.C. with plans to issue executive orders and much more.

Crypto exchange BitMEX has been ordered to pay a $100 million penalty for violating U.S. banking laws. A federal judge ordered HDR Global Trading Limited, BitMEX's parent company, to pay the penalty along with a two-year unsupervised probation sentence.

Reports just in show that BitMEX has been hit with a $100 million fine. On Wednesday, Manhattan federal judge John G.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to initiate changes that could halt enforcement actions against crypto firms, Reuters reported, citing individuals familiar with the matter.

VanEck's ETF proposal could accelerate mainstream adoption of digital assets, influencing financial markets and regulatory landscapes. The post VanEck files for new ETF investing heavily in crypto ETPs and digital transformation firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Freename, a multi-chain web3 namespace platform, has announced the launch of .etherlink, a new top-level domain. The launch follows the ICANN-accredited registrar's integration with the layer-2 blockchain Etherlink, Freename said in a press release shared with crypto.news on Jan.

United States District Judge John G. Koeltl has ordered BitMEX Derivatives Exchange to pay the sum of $100 million for its violation of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in the country.

Crypto theft grew in 2024 with stablecoins ranking as the most commonly featured asset.

BitMEX was ordered to pay a $100 million fine Wednesday following a years-long legal battle over money-laundering violations in the U.S.

BitMEX has been hit with an additional financial penalty following its 2022 guilty plea for violating the US Bank Secrecy Act.

The “foundation is forming” for stablecoins to become a universal payment method, Chris Colson, payments expert at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, wrote in a Monday (Jan. 13) blog post. “When I first heard about stablecoins, they were a niche tool for crypto traders seeking to avoid volatile price swings,” Colson wrote.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, top Republican officials at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are poised to reshape the agency's cryptocurrency policies, sources familiar with the matter told news agency Reuters.

The ETF aims to give investors exposure to a diverse basket of cryptocurrencies such as SOL, XRP and ADA, among others.

With this fresh capital, Brickken is set to expand its global footprint and enhance its solutions for institutional users.

Emma Reynolds, former parliamentary secretary at the Treasury, has been appointed the new economic secretary. Reynolds's appointment follows the resignation of Tulip Siddiq, who stepped down in a letter to the Prime Minister.

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A judge just ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to craft a more thorough response to a petition from Coinbase.

Under Trump's administration, the SEC is set to begin an overhaul of its crypto policy as soon as next week. Rumored first steps include reassessing which cryptoassets are securities and cooling off enforcement actions.

The Trump administration, under crypto-friendly SEC leadership, is expected to initiate a review and overhaul of crypto regulations, aiming to clarify rules related to crypto securities.

Due to a prior reimbursement plan from Bitfinex, many victims of the 2016 hack do not legally qualify as victims eligible for reimbursement.

Chainalysis estimates that more than $40.9 billion flowed to illicit addresses in 2024, accounting for approximately 0.14% of all on-chain transactions. The post 63% of Crypto Crime Now Tied to Stablecoins – Chainalysis Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Republicans at the SEC are locked and loaded, ready to change the way crypto is regulated as Donald Trump steps into power. Reportedly, the overhaul could start as early as next week.

The Dubai-based venture capital firm said it plans to invest in 100 early-stage Web3 projects, 25 liquid tokens and 10 fund-of-fund allocations.

The crypto AI agents market experienced explosive growth in Q4 2024, with its market capitalization surging by 220%, from $4.8 billion in October to $15.4 billion by December.

The safest coins aren't so safe anymore. Stablecoins, which by definition peg their value to assets such as the US dollar to reduce volatility, have drawn a large number of investors—all kinds of investors—so much so that they were the most popular crypto for criminal transactions in 2024.

Top Republican leads at the SEC are weighing whether to start a process that could lead to more clarity for crypto, according to Reuters.

The incoming administration under President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to introduce changes to cryptocurrency regulations in the United States. Sources indicate that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under new leadership, will initiate a review of its current policies and enforcement actions related to crypto.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under President-elect Donald Trump appears poised for a strategic shift in its treatment of cryptocurrency regulations, according to insights shared with Reuters by three unnamed individuals briefed on the matter.

NFT trading volume dropped by 19% and sales decreased by 18% in 2024, compared to previous year. 2024 marked the worst-performing year for the NFT market, says DappRadar.

Emma Reynolds was appointed as the new economic secretary following the resignation of Tulip Siddiq.

Decentralization is fundamental to blockchain technology, offering resilience and resistance to censorship, but is the industry focused on the right incentives to drive decentralization? By Pablo Larguía

With a Republican majority having taken control of the US Senate in January, Tim Scott said the Banking Committee would have an “open-minded environment” for digital assets.