The market capitalization of tokenized gold surged to an all-time high of $1.4 billion in March, driven by a parallel rally in physical gold prices, which crossed $3,000 per ounce. According to CoinDesk Datas monthly stablecoin report, this rise was accompanied by a spike in trading volumes, surpassing $1.6 billion the highest in over a year.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized more than $200,000 in cryptocurrency tied to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, a U.S. and EU-designated terrorist organization. According to a statement released Thursday, the confiscated assets were traced to multiple wallets and exchange accounts allegedly used to collect and launder donations supporting Hamas.
Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner and President Trumps nominee to lead the agency, hinted at a more crypto-friendly regulatory approach during his Senate confirmation hearing. Though not pressed on big-picture digital asset policy, Atkins emphasized a shift from former Chair Gary Genslers strict stance, promising a rational, coherent, and principled framework for crypto regulation.
The U.K. is gearing up for tougher crypto regulations, with just over a year left for the industry to prepare, revealed a senior official from the country's financial regulator. New Authorization Process For Crypto Companies Matthew Long, director of payments and digital assets at the U.K.
The original, hand-written sign became the symbol of bitcoin's first financial crisis.
SEC closes its investigation into Crypto.com without taking any enforcement action, signaling a shift in regulatory approach under new leadership.
Threat actors on the dark web are allegedly selling sensitive user data belonging to Gemini and Binance.
The US DOJ announced seizing crypto funds that are believed to be laundered by the Hamas group. Over the past year, the community saw new integrations of cryptocurrency in the military sector.
Model behind Solana's SISTER token has filed an assault lawsuit against Andrew Tate, claiming he attacked her at the Beverly Hills Hotel while she was modeling for his DADDY token.
Mubarak, a new meme coin on BNB Smart Chain, recorded a significant selloff despite the listing announcement from Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume.
The company cited favorable market sentiment and Trump-driven liquidity as factors behind the strong performance.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has recently made global headlines, refuting CEX listing's impact on a crypto's price. The founder's recent comments, contrary to historical data that shows crypto listings usher price gains, have left investors in an enigma.
HashKey and Bosera are launching tokenized money market ETFs in Hong Kong, offering blockchain-based access to stable cash management.
Markets took a hit Thursday after President Donald Trump threatened tougher tariffs on Canada and the EU, warning that their potential collaboration could hurt the U.S. economy. Cryptos like Dogecoin (DOGE), Ether (ETH), and XRP (XRP) dropped more than 5% in early Asian hours as traders locked in profits from earlier rallies. On Wednesday, U.S.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has unveiled the official symbol for the Digital Dirham, set to launch in retail markets by late 2025. Digital Dirham to Enable Tokenization The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced significant progress in its Digital Dirham initiative, unveiling the official symbol for the nation's digital currency.
Hackers operating on the dark web are claiming to possess and sell sensitive personal data of users from major crypto exchanges Gemini and Binance. The post Dark Web Hackers Claim to Have Stolen User Data of Over 100K Gemini and Binance Users appeared first on Cryptonews.
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with optimism as regulatory clarity gains momentum. Paul Atkins, the nominee for US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman, has signaled a pro-crypto stance, fueling speculation about a more favorable regulatory environment. With the broader market poised for an uptrend, emerging projects like PepeX are attracting attention.
Multinational corporations, FinTech platforms and even banks are increasingly eyeing blockchain solutions for cross-border payments, liquidity management and programmable finance. But many can hit a wall when it comes to integrating stablecoin infrastructure that is secure, compliant, scalable and actually usable by corporate finance teams.
South Carolina has dropped its staking lawsuit against Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S.
Harpie, a Web3 security platform backed by Coinbase and Opensea, announced on March 27 that it is ceasing operations, effectively ending its mission to create a “theft-free” crypto ecosystem. Unstainable Business Model Harpie, the Web3 security platform, announced on March 27 that it is ceasing operations, ending its mission to create a “theft-free” crypto ecosystem.
The FCA's intention is to create new rules for a more stringent regulatory regime, its director of payments said.
HashKey Group, a leading end-to-end digital asset financial services group in Asia has teamed up with Bosera to launch the world's first tokenized money market ETFs. This groundbreaking move combines traditional finance with blockchain technology, enhancing transparency, security and liquidity.
South Carolina has officially dropped its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase regarding its staking services. The post South Carolina Drops Lawsuit Against Coinbase Over Staking Services appeared first on Cryptonews.
Paul Atkins, nominated by President Donald Trump to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), indicates a shift in crypto regulation.
The crypto market is still recovering from its March crash, but a major Altcoin rally could be on the horizon. Crypto analyst Crypto Rover has spotted a key pattern hinting at a massive breakout. While the fear & greed index is in fear zone, many believe an explosive altcoin season could be next.
French investment bank Bpifrance aims to invest to investing in “little-known” digital assets issued by French projects, through $27 million fund. The post French Bank Bpifrance to Allocate $27M to Buy ‘Little-Known' Digital Assets appeared first on Cryptonews.
Darkweb threat actors claim to have the details for more than 100,000 users of tier-1 crypto exchange platforms Binance and Gemini.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Crypto.com, ending a months-long review with no enforcement action or penalties. The decision positions Crypto.com as the only major global exchange to avoid both lawsuits and settlements with the SEC, as the regulator recalibrates its crypto enforcement priorities under new leadership. Crypto.
Dunamu, the operator of crypto exchange Upbit, posted an 85.1% increase in operating profit for 2024, fueled by Bitcoin's halving and pro-crypto policies in the U.S.
South Carolina has dropped a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, which accused it of offering unregistered securities.
PI is among the few altcoins in the green today.
Such tokenzed ETFs are part of a larger 'Project Ensemble' sandbox initiative by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
US Senator John Kennedy questioned prospective SEC chairman Paul Atkins about concerns over a possible presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF).
A recent survey by crypto investment platform Bitpanda has revealed a widening gap between investor interest in cryptocurrencies and the services currently offered by European financial institutions. The study, which polled 10,000 retail and business investors across 13 European countries, indicates that investor appetite for digital assets continues to increase while institutional offerings remain limited.
Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump's pick for chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, stated in his confirmation hearing that crypto regulation would be a “top priority” for him.
Bpifrance said it will use the fund to back early-stage crypto tokens, pushing to keep Web3 talent and innovation at home.
French state-owned investment bank Bpifrance announced plans to launch a new fund of up to €25M to directly invest in locally issued (unlisted) crypto. The bank will focus on small, newly created tokens developed by French teams and may also support their listings on exchanges.
Without pursuing any enforcement action, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally concluded its investigation into Crypto.com. In a blog post on Mar.
South Carolina has become the latest US state to dismiss its lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase over its staking services, which had accused the crypto exchange of offering unregistered securities.The lawsuit was officially dismissed in a joint stipulation between the crypto exchange and the South Carolina Attorney General's securities division on March 27. “South Carolina just joined Vermont to dismiss its unfounded staking lawsuit against Coinbase,” the firm's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, said in a March 27 X post.
Investors are calling time on a rally in European stocks and the euro after a blistering first quarter that many fear has exaggerated how fast a planned public spending boom can revive the region's still sluggish economy and shore it up against trade war risks.
The crypto market continues to evolve as shifts in market capitalization among major digital assets reflect both investor sentiment and fundamental developments. A recent analysis from CryptoQuant provides a closer look at how top crypto have performed in terms of market cap and drawdowns over the past several months.
Here are Hester Peirce's proposals to help mitigate regulatory overlaps in crypto oversight.
Crypto users are talking about liquidity, Solana, and key opinion leaders' roles in the growth of various projects.
Binance's first Vote to List campaign ends with four tokens selected after vetting over 185K votes, highlighting a shift toward community-driven listings and risk transparency.
The US Justice Department seized $201,400 in Tether tied to Hamas fundraising addresses used to launder over $1.5m $for the group's operations. The post US Government Seizes Crypto Funds Allegedly Earmarked for Hamas appeared first on Cryptonews.
Darkweb threat actors claim to have hundreds of thousands of user records — including names, passwords and location data — of Gemini and Binance users, putting the apparent lists up for sale on the internet. The Dark Web Informer, a Darkweb cyber news site, said in a March 27 blog post that the latest sale is from a threat actor operating under the handle AKM69, who purportedly has an extensive list of private user information from users of crypto exchange Gemini.
A lawmaker in Kazakhstan has told the government it should create a “crypto bank” that could act as a legal exchange and custody platform. The post Kazakhstan Lawmaker Calls on Gov't to Create a ‘National Crypto Bank' appeared first on Cryptonews.
The US SEC, in October, issued a Wells Notice to Crypto.com, indicating that it might take enforcement action related to token sales. The post SEC Officially Drops Crypto.com Probe, No Action Taken: CEO Confirms appeared first on Cryptonews.