"Do we have the kind of market penetration that you would expect in a $3 trillion asset," one expert asked on a panel. "The answer is decidedly no.

Banks will limit their crypto exposure as long as anti-money laundering risks are at play, according to investment bank TD Cowen.

Mass liquidations, a crypto crash, and panic everywhere — but a top analyst says this could be crypto's biggest opportunity yet. Could U.S.

Miles Jennings, general counsel for a16z, argued that traditional regulatory approaches, such as antitrust measures, often fail to address the real issues of centralization.

The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on Feb. 6 titled “Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Biden Administration's Efforts to Put Crypto in the Crosshairs.” According to a memorandum shared by the Subcommittee, the hearing will examine the impact of regulatory actions on the crypto industry.

A widely followed analyst is flipping bullish on altcoins after the crypto market's sudden correction over the weekend. Pseudonymous crypto trader Kaleo tells his 682,500 followers on the social media platform X that the digital assets market may soon be entering an “up only” phase based on the Bitcoin dominance (BTC.

Ondo Finance's native token, MANTRA's OM and Chintai's CHEX posted double-digit gains during the crypto rebound, while many altcoins still nursed losses.

Advocates argue blockchain would ensure transparency, tracking every dollar spent and eliminating backroom deals and misallocated funds.

Paul Grewal, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is one of the testifiers at the forthcoming Operation Chokepoint 2.0 hearing with the Senate Banking Committee. Billed to take place later this week, Grewal will join other experts includes MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel in testifying against the crackdown on the crypto industry.

Inflows into digital asset investment products crossed $500 million, despite the larger macroeconomic events that moved the market. Green Week for Digital Assets Despite Trade Tariffs and Deepseek Volatility Digital asset investment products recorded $527 million in inflows last week, despite investor uncertainty driven by macroeconomic factors such as U.S.

The crypto market plunged, wiping out billions as Bitcoin and Ethereum tumbled. What caused the crash, and what's next?

The Singapore-based exchange has made a plethora of announcements regarding its plans for the E.U., the U.S. and Asia.

Ever since Bitcoin spawned a new technological and financial revolution in 2008, the cryptocurrency space has not stopped growing, nor has its complexity.

Top US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is purchasing on-chain advertisement platform Spindl in line with its mission to onboard one billion users. According to a new blog post, Coinbase says it has acquired Spindl to blow up the popularity of crypto developers.

The largest US-based crypto exchange just became the largest Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in the UK following recent regulatory approval. According to a new Coinbase announcement, the exchange has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to act as a VASP in the United Kingdom.

The Federal government of Russia, through the Ministry of Energy, is planning to create a single registry for crypto mining equipment.

Kraken has secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU, enabling the crypto exchange to expand its regulated derivatives offerings across key EU markets. According to the announcement on Feb.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Treasury and Commerce Departments to establish the first U.S. sovereign wealth fund. Trump signed the order stating it would help “monetize the asset side of the U.S. balance sheet.

Coinbase secures FCA approval, securing its UK Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration. The approval allows Coinbase to offer crypto and fiat services to UK users.

Binance is stepping up its efforts to ensure compliance with US laws and regulations. In a recent interview, Binance co-founder He Yi outlined the exchange's strategy to adhere to legal standards and its ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability.

Talks of tariffs on US trade partners triggered a sharp downturn in digital assets and significant volatility in financial markets over the weekend and into Monday morning. On Saturday, President Trump announced via Truth Social that he had imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tariff on China.

Bitcoin dropped to $91K as Trump's tariffs triggered a massive sell-off, causing $2 billion in liquidations and record market volatility.

President Donald Trump's White House AI and Crypto Czar will hold a press conference with key Republican policymakers to share Washington's digital asset regulatory plans. Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb.

In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain, maintaining economic stability while encouraging network growth is no easy task. Many projects struggle with balancing token supply and demand, leading to inflationary pressures that erode value over time.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Trump's Crypto Czar David Sacks will discuss the U.S. digital asset strategy on February 4 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

As the crypto markets struggle under the shock of Trump's tariffs, a new player enters the scene: David Sacks, the man who whispers to AI and digital assets. On February 4th, this shadow strategist will unveil Washington's battle plan to regain control of a space in complete chaos.

On-chain investigator ZachXBT recently shared data revealing that Coinbase users lose more than $300 million annually due to social engineering scams. Over the past few months, numerous users have taken to social media to report sudden account restrictions, which ZachXBT attributed to the exchange's aggressive risk models and a failure to mitigate ongoing scams.

The online gambling industry has witnessed a significant shift towards cryptocurrency usage, particularly altcoins.

Currently, India only regulates crypto under anti-money laundering and electronic funds transfer laws, but wider regulations are under review.

In recent months, a growing number of users on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) have voiced their frustrations regarding unexpected account restrictions and blocks imposed by the US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.

The Thailand SEC will launch a blockchain-based platform for digital securities trading. The system will support tokenized traditional securities and electronic securities.

Kraken can offer compliant derivatives in the EU, while Coinbase's UK registration enables crypto and fiat services.

President Donald Trump has decided to pause a proposed 25% tariffs on goods entering the United States from Mexico for one month following an agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

TL;DR On February 4, 2025, David Sacks, the White House cryptocurrency director, will hold a press conference about the U.S. plan for the digital asset market. Sacks will outline the Trump administration's digital strategy, covering topics like regulatory policies, innovation incentives, and national security.

Through a recent acquisition, Kraken is now allowed to offer derivative products across the European Union.

Kraken's European expansion accelerated as the crypto exchange obtained a new digital asset license to provide more services.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says closed-door policy-making around the state's recent stablecoin initiative raises doubts about the state's commitment to becoming a crypto hub.

Canada suffered significant outflows of $43 million, potentially driven by investor concerns over possible US-imposed trade tariffs affecting the market.

Liquidations of highly leveraged crypto positions may have amplified the sell-off over the weekend and into Monday, crypto sources told BI

Bybit CEO estimates crypto liquidations hit as high as $8–10 billion over the past day, after Trump's tariffs wobbled global markets.

Kraken, through the acquisition of a Cyprus financial intermediary firm, is now the holder of a MiFID license, allowing the exchange to offer advanced derivative products in the Euro area.

Crypto markets are closely monitoring key US economic data this week to assess the health of the nation's economy. As February commences, critical labor market reports — closely watched by the Federal Reserve—are on the calendar.

In the rapidly evolving blockchain industry, startups often face significant hurdles when navigating the ecosystem without the support of an incubator.

Coinbase confirms its registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) under the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, strengthening its presence in its largest international market and reinforcing regulatory compliance in the crypto sector. The post Coinbase Secures VASP Registration in the UK appeared first on Cryptonews.

Recently confirmed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be taking on a second role as acting chair of the CFPB.

Steve Yun establishes TVM Ventures, a $100M fund targeting early-stage projects on TON blockchain, with focus on DeFi protocols and payment solutions.