Balland was allegedly held captive for a day, during which kidnappers demanded a substantial ransom in cryptocurrency.

The cryptocurrency market is famous (or infamous) for its volatility, which can be very rewarding (or punitive) in trading activities. A crypto trader, for example, had a taste of both of the two worlds, going from $270,000 of unrealized losses up to a $4.5 million in unrealized gains – all within a day.

The European Commission is investigating the extent to which EU rules on crypto assets protect the redemption rights of the bloc's investors in identical e-money tokens (EMTs), the value of which is pegged to that of a single official currency.

Since January 22, 2025, the total market cap of the cryptocurrency market has dropped by 3.64%, the total altcoin market cap by 2.72%, and the market cap of the crypto market, excluding the top ten cryptos, by around 5.2%.

Trump's inauguration sparks crypto market frenzy, with Bitcoin surging to $106,000 and emerging tokens like Yeti Ouro poised for explosive growth. #partnercontent

The future of crypto is AI—and it's happening now.

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Spain strengthens its historical role as a bridge between Europe and Latin America with the arrival of MERGE Buenos Aires, a landmark event in 2025 that will bring together cutting-edge innovations in blockchain and Web3. Combining technology, culture, and business, this event aims to position Buenos Aires as a central player in one of the most disruptive industries today.

Upbit and Bithumb will compensate investors $2.5 million after service outages caused by a surge in crypto activity during South Korea's martial law declaration.

Pham made several changes to the CFTC's leadership team on Wednesday after being tapped for interim Chair by President Trump.

Crypto donations to extremist groups have declined worldwide but are rising in Europe, while North America remains at the top of the charts.

Data from DefiLlama revealed that the total market capitalization of stablecoins hit a new high of $212.99 billion, growing by 3.02% in the past week.

The crypto market is likely to stay in a holding pattern as traders await key developments in late January, analysts at QCP Capital suggest. The market has been drifting lower, despite the U.S.

Birla Institute of Management Technology, a premier business school in India, has launched its in-house cryptocurrency for use on campus.

Changpeng ‘CZ' Zhao comments on how ‘lazy' AI chat bots are in a recent X post, despite his eagerness in exploring AI technology in blockchains.

Analyst Altcoin Sherpa expects the bull run to continue well into 2025. He cites a favorable macro environment, pro-crypto presidential administration, and potential strategic Bitcoin reserve as the main factors that could extend the rally.

The SEC announced a task force to develop a regulatory framework for crypto assets, just one day after the president Trump's s inauguration.

The TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins, launched by Donald and Melania Trump, have drawn retail investors but remain heavily concentrated among whales.

Rome Protocol collaborates with Plume Network to enable seamless movement of tokenized real-world assets across Ethereum, Solana, and Plume ecosystems.

Reliance Jio's latest project, JioCoin, has sparked interest across India's growing cryptocurrency and Web3 sectors. Developed in collaboration with Polygon Labs, JioCoin is not a conventional cryptocurrency. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, it holds no intrinsic market value and cannot be traded.

Crypto whales reportedly “dominate” token holdings for the Trump family's recently launched Official Trump (TRUMP) and Melania Meme (MELANIA) tokens.

Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, recently shared some thoughts on the challenges altcoin investors are facing. He gave some straightforward advice for those feeling stuck in the current crypto market.

Coinbase has petitioned the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals to have secondary crypto transactions deemed not securities.

JioCoin is now the talk of the town. It has triggered extreme excitement among Indian cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Not many cryptos have created striking headlines on the early stage of its launch itself. Can this crypto redefine the Indian cryptocurrency sector? Here is everything you should know about Reliance Jio's JioCoin.

A Democrat lawmaker has raised alarms over what he describes as “inappropriate financial activities” linked to President Donald Trump, particularly concerning the recent launch of memecoins associated with him and First Lady Melania Trump and its crypto venture World Liberty Financial (WLFI).

The crypto world is buzzing with excitement as former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a major executive order on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the next few days. This announcement could bring significant changes, providing clarity on crypto regulations. Amidst this Larry Fink CEO of BlackRock believes Bitcoin could rise $700,000.

However, it is not certain that the Court of Appeal will decide to rule on the matter.

The Taiwan FSC plans to propose a draft law in June 2025, allowing local banks to issue stablecoins tied to the new Taiwan dollar.

Ethereum's dominance in fee earnings remained unchallenged in 2024, with a total of almost $2.5 billion, more than double that of TRON. As blockchain activity exploded last year, fees went through the roof, hitting $6.

The bill would restrict daily withdrawals to $1,000 per day and cap transaction fees at $5 or 3% of the total amount, whichever is higher. The post North Dakota Introduces Bill to Limit Crypto ATM Transactions to Combat Fraud appeared first on Cryptonews.

AI Mafia, an artificial intelligence (AI) activist platform, has announced the launch of a new AI activist agent on the 0G blockchain, as reported to Finbold on January 23.

A new study commissioned by Coinbase in Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and Switzerland shows how crypto is considered an effective alternative to failing or stalled financial systems.

NFL Rivals was the game that made Mythical Games as synonymous with sports fans as it is with web3 gamers.

Taiwan is set to propose a new law by June 2025 that will integrate cryptocurrency into its economy. New regulations will allow banks to issue stablecoins and create a secure trading portal for investors.

Lawyers are counting on a flood of lawsuits to pile up against $TRUMP, but what hope do they have in court?

Lawyers are counting on a flood of lawsuits to pile up against $TRUMP, but what hope do they have in court?

As generative AI reshapes industries, one critical problem looms large: intellectual property (IP) in the age of AI. AI systems depend on vast datasets—text, images, videos, and more—but much of this data is intellectual property.

There is a noticeable change in the gambling industry given that a growing number of casinos adopt the use of cryptocurrencies.

The Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has revealed plans to propose a draft law on virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in June 2025. The draft will allow Taiwan banks to issue stablecoins for the first time.

A veteran trader known for timely crypto calls says he's leaning bullish on the native token of a modular blockchain project. Pseudonymous trader The Flow Horse tells his Telegram channel that Celestia (TIA) may be gearing up for a breakout after forming a classic bottoming pattern during the last six months.

A UAE-based cryptocurrency firm, CLS Global, has admitted to charges of market manipulation and wire fraud in a groundbreaking FBI sting operation.

North Dakota regulators are debating a bill that introduces consumer protections to combat scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs. During a Jan.

Warren Buffet's American multinational conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, has expanded its shares in Nu Holdings, a Brazilian digital banking company. This comes years after Warren Buffet said they would never have a position in cryptocurrencies or the crypto sphere.

The cryptocurrency market has hit a rough patch, with Bitcoin and other major coins losing their recent momentum. After weeks of strong performance, the total market cap has dropped by about 3%, now standing at around $3.54 trillion.

The majority of holdings for Donald Trump's Official Trump (TRUMP) token and Melania Trump's Melania Meme (MELANIA) token are concentrated in the hands of just 40 crypto whales. The post President Trump and First Lady's Meme Coins Dominated by Crypto Whales: Chainalysis appeared first on Cryptonews.

North Dakota lawmakers are reviewing a new bill imposing stricter regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs to protect residents from financial scams.

The Azuki-backed ANIME token will be airdropped to Binance users prior to its official listing and debut on Jan. 23, 2025 at 14:00 UTC. The Animecoin community token ANIME will be making its debut on Jan.

The CEOs of Coinbase, Binance and Circle told CNBC they see a clearer path toward getting concrete laws for the crypto industry.