A new era dawns at the SEC as its freshly appointed chair signals a bold pivot toward clear, market-friendly digital asset regulation that could ignite industry growth. New SEC Era Begins: Will Digital Assets Finally Get the Clarity They Crave? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced April 21 that Paul S.

Cryptocurrency companies in the U.S. are moving towards becoming more integrated with traditional finance by seeking banking licenses and preparing for potential stablecoin regulations.

The new SEC chairman is expected to spearhead efforts at the commission to establish clear and agreeable regulations around crypto.

According to a new report, 15 firms and individuals from the crypto industry donated more than $100,000 to President Trump's Inauguration, totaling over $85 million.

Paul Atkins has officially been sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The April 21 announcement comes nearly two weeks after Atkins' position was confirmed by the US Senate in a 52-44 vote on April 9.

Atkins' leadership may signal a shift towards more crypto-friendly policies, potentially impacting market regulations and investor protections. The post Pro-crypto Paul Atkins officially sworn in as SEC Chairman appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin is the crypto sector's top asset and is also universally defined by U.S. regulators and courts as a commodity, putting it under the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. That agency is now seeking public comments on whether it should open the wider world of derivatives to around-the-clock trading, as already executed for bitcoin and other digital assets.

South Koreans are HODLing cryptocurrencies worth about $73.4 billion on local exchanges have set a peak, Bank of Korea data show. Experts cite a post‑Trump buying rush, tighter domestic rules, and expected stablecoin regulation for the jump in balances and daily trading volumes. The post Koreans HODLing Hit a Record $73.4B After Trump's Crypto Push appeared first on Cryptonews.

A member of the House of Representatives has proposed legislation aimed at stopping investors from using the US territory of Puerto Rico as a crypto tax haven.According to an April 21 Bloomberg report, New York Representative Nydia Velázquez introduced the Fair Taxation of Digital Assets in Puerto Rico Act, a bill that could change existing laws in the territory to require certain investors to pay local and federal taxes on capital gains, including from digital assets. The legislation would reportedly add text to Puerto Rico's Internal Revenue Code, making income from cryptocurrencies subject to federal tax laws.

According to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the world of crime has evolved along with crypto.

Paul Atkins has been confirmed as SEC Chair and, sources say, could be sworn in this week after an April Senate vote. Observers note that his reported crypto holdings and prior agency experience may herald a milder enforcement posture toward digital‑asset firms. The post Crypto‑Friendly Paul Atkins to Take SEC Helm This Week, Industry Braces for Shake‑Up appeared first on Cryptonews.

As cryptocurrency makes strides toward real-world spending accessibility, payment card and security solutions provider CompoSecure announced the integration of its Arculus Cold Storage Wallet with MoneyGram Access. The move lets users convert physical cash to digital USDC stablecoins and withdraw cash at MoneyGram locations worldwide, according to a Monday (April 21) press release.

As you may recall, financial advisers in a January Bitwise/VettaFi survey said equity ETFs were their top choice for gaining crypto exposure in 2025.

A few major events could trigger major crypto market volatility across the board.

Investor Tom Lee says that US equities are still in the middle of a bull cycle after completing a normal price correction.

If you're looking for crypto coins to invest in that actually do something — not just sit in wallets waiting for a pump — now's the time to look beyond hype. A new breed of tokens is combining real AI, social engagement, and utility that users can actually see in action.

More than 70 cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are slated for review by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this year. According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, the list includes proposed ETFs holding a range of assets, from altcoins to memecoins to derivatives instruments.

The report comes as a "territorial battle" wages over stablecoin legislation in U.S. congress between crypto firms and established banks.

In the early months of 2025, the world of decentralized applications (DeFi) experienced a decrease in fraudulent incidents, but with unprecedented economic damage: scams are less frequent, but much more sophisticated and destructive. Let's see all the details in this article.

The CEO of financial services giant Charles Schwab says the firm is looking into launching a spot crypto trading platform for clients within the next year.

DeFi Technologies has announced the development of Kenya Digital Exchange, a regulated platform earmarked for the tokenization of real-world assets. Announced on April 21, Kenya Digital Exchange is a collaboration between DeFi Technologies and its subsidiary Valour Inc.

Circle, the FinTech firm behind the USDC stablecoin, said Monday (April 21) that it plans to start rolling out a new cross-border payments network in May. The Circle Payments Network (CPN) will connect financial institutions and enable real-time settlement of cross-border payments using USDC, EURC and other regulated stablecoins, the company said in a Monday press release.

Still HODLing and hoping? You're not alone. Most crypto investors are stuck in the old game — buy, wait, and pray for green candles. But if 2025 has made anything clear, it's this: passive holding is falling behind. The real rewards are flowing toward utility, performance, and contribution.

The AI revolution in trading should be a game-changer, but instead, it's become a quick money grab. Everywhere you turn, yet another ChatGPT wrapper is being marketed as the next big thing for crypto traders.

TL;DR Several crypto executives and companies, including Uniswap, Solana, and Consensys, made large contributions to Trump's inauguration fund. The inauguration committee raised over $239 million between November and April, with donations from major corporations and high-profile executives.

The cryptocurrency community is buzzing with excitement amid speculation about the nascent asset class decoupling from the U.S. stock market.

Russia's internet watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has blocked the website of the leading exchange data aggregator in the Russian crypto assets market, BestChange. The restrictive measures have affected several of its domains; the platform announced while assuring users its team is working to quickly restore access to its services.

Some of the tokens that will be moved to Spot Account include ONDO, VIRTUAL, BROCCOLI, MUBARAK, and more.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing 72 crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings, according to data shared by Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas on April 21.

Circle and bitgo have moved to secure U.S. banking charters, joining peers eyeing trust or industrial bank licenses as Congress has introduced stablecoin legislation. The filings have marked a pivot from crypto's margins toward long‑term viability inside regulated finance. The post WSJ: Circle, BitGo Pursue Elusive U.S. Bank Charters—Only Anchorage Holds One appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Miami-based Unicoin was given until April 18 to agree to a settlement with the SEC. CEO Alex Konanykhin plans to fight the charges in court.

The amount of financial losses tied to crypto rug pulls has significantly increased in 2025 despite fewer reported incidents, according to market intelligence firm DappRadar.

Slovenia's Finance Ministry is exploring imposing a 25% tax on profits from crypto trading. This would be a major shift in the country's crypto policies.

The SEC will have its hands full with ETF applications, including memecoins, altcoins and a 2x Melania ETF.

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are accelerating plans to expand their U.S. crypto operations, seizing on favorable regulatory shifts under the Trump administration as traditional finance returns to the digital asset market. The post Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Eye U.S. Crypto Expansion — WSJ appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase is demanding the SEC release internal documents on its closed Ethereum 2.0 investigation, pressing for transparency on the agency's shifting stance and the so-called “ecosystem” test amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty. The post Coinbase CLO Presses SEC Over Withheld ETH2.0 Docs, Demands Transparency on “Ecosystem” Test appeared first on Cryptonews.

Major crypto venture capital firm Paradigm has responded to the US SEC, arguing that any MEV-related regulatory intervention would risk “disrupting a still-maturing but self-correcting market structure.” The post Paradigm to US SEC Crypto Task Force: ‘First, Do No Harm' When Addressing MEV appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto companies donate to Trump's inauguration fund; regulatory shifts expected.

Paul Atkins, Donald Trump's pick to run the Securities and Exchange Commission, was confirmed by the Senate in a 52–44 vote on April 9. Now SEC staff say they expect him to officially start his job this week.

Ever wondered what it would be like to possess something outlandishly expensive and one-of-a kind? Maybe a Picasso, a 10-carat diamond, a limited edition Ferrari?

According to a Monday report by the Wall Street Journal, Deutsche Bank, a German multinational investment bank, is looking to deepen its ties with the burgeoning U.S. crypto index.

Tuongvy Le, a former senior SEC attorney, lays out an agenda for the world's most important regulator to stay ahead of the competition. One approach: adopting blockchain tech.

TL;DR Bybit has managed to trace almost 70% of the $1.4 billion stolen in the February cyberattack, while 27.6% of the funds are no longer traceable and only 3.8% has been frozen.

Altcoins have risen above the moving average lines this week, indicating bullish moves. This is a sign that cryptocurrencies will continue to rise.

Donald Trump's re-election in November 2024 proved to be an impressive bullish catalyst for the cryptocurrency market, as it swiftly led to a rally for many digital assets. This rally generated 11,000 new Bitcoin (BTC) millionaires and enabled BTC to reach above $100,000, eventually hitting its intraday all-time high (ATH) of over $109,000.

Detailed analysis explores how blockchain-based protocols are supporting a $25.74 B decentralized AGI movement, guided by frameworks such as the ASI Alliance's Ten Reckonings and initiatives by SingularityNET and Valis Corporation. It evaluates technical, ethical, and privacy dimensions of open-source governance. The post Blockchain Powers $25 B Decentralized AGI Drive, Shielding Innovation From Big Tech appeared first on Cryptonews.