The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX who was sentenced to 25 years for fraud, are reportedly seeking a possible pardon from President Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, they have met with lawyers and figures connected to Trump's circle to explore their options.

Legal trouble is catching up to Pump.fun. With two lawsuits in motion and fraud allegations flying, is this meme coin casino finally running out of luck?

The Nelk Boys are accused of being “snake-oil salesmen” in a lawsuit that claims their Metacard NFT project “failed to deliver” to buyers.

Everstake, a global leader in staking services, has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification, validating its commitment to top-tier security, privacy, and operational transparency. The independent cybersecurity firm Prescient Security conducted the compliance audit, ensuring Everstakes staking infrastructure meets rigorous security and privacy standards.

Apollo, a top investment firm managing over $730 billion in assets, has launched its first tokenized private credit fund in collaboration with blockchain security token specialist Securitize. The Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund (ACRED) marks Apollos entry into on-chain offerings for accredited investors.

Kraken has reintroduced its cryptocurrency staking services for U.S. customers, offering 17 digital assets, including Ethereum and Solana. This marks a significant comeback after a two-year break due to regulatory challenges.

Fairshake, a crypto-focused political action committee (PAC), is preparing for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections with a substantial $116 million in funding, according to The Block. The PAC, known for backing pro-crypto candidates, has already secured over $30 million from major industry players.

The crypto industry suffered $73.9 million in losses from 19 hacking incidents in January 2025, according to a report by Immunefi, a leading Web3 security platform. This marks a ninefold increase from the previous month but a 44.6% decline compared to January 2024, when losses surpassed $133 million.

Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, parents of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, are reportedly seeking a pardon for their son from former President Donald Trump. Bankman-Fried, once a billionaire in the crypto space, is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud.

Kraken has relaunched onchain staking for U.S. clients, offering 17 crypto assets through Kraken Pro. The move expands access amid evolving crypto rules. Kraken Relaunches Staking for US Traders—Here's What's Different This Time Kraken has introduced an onchain staking service for U.S. clients in 37 states and two territories through Kraken Pro.

The SEC's approval signals growing institutional acceptance of crypto investments, potentially boosting market confidence and innovation. The post SEC authorizes NYSE to trade Bitwise's hybrid Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Federal Reserve sees a future for crypto in banking, with Chair Jerome Powell saying banks can serve crypto customers—if they manage risks responsibly. Fed Chair Jerome Powell Breaks Silence on Crypto: What the Fed Thinks About Bitcoin Now Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a postmeeting press conference on Jan.

Jordan has approved an initiative to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets within a year. Jordan Securities Commission to Create Rules for Global Trading Platforms The Jordanian government has approved an initiative to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets within a year.

Overheating crypto mining rigs have caused another major fire in South Korea, emergency services in North Jeolla Province have claimed. The post Overheating Crypto Mining Rigs Blamed for Another South Korea Fire appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto industry has begun the year with $73.9 million in losses due to 19 cyber attacks in January.

Cryptocurrency-related hacks resulted in nearly $74 million in losses in January 2025, marking a staggering ninefold increase from December, according to a new report from Immunefi. The sharp rise came despite a nearly 45% year-over-year decline compared to January 2024, when losses totaled $133 million.

One of the top US-based crypto exchanges is launching a revamped crypto staking program two years after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) forced a similar initiative to shutter. According to Kraken, US clients in 37 states and two territories can stake 17 assets onchain starting today.

Here's what the Fed's softer stance on banks supporting crypto users means for the sector.

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are petitioning President Trump for a pardon. Trump recently pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, but Bankman-Fried may be a more difficult case.

Tyler Winklevoss vows Gemini won't hire MIT graduates as long as Gensler remains, calling his SEC tenure detrimental to the crypto industry.

January 2025 sees crypto hacks surge ninefold from previous month, totaling $74M across 19 incidents, though showing improvement from 2024's figures.

Helix, a decentralized exchange built on Injective (CRYPTO: INJ), has launched an AI Index Perpetual Market, a product that allows investors to gain on-chain exposure to both AI-focused crypto tokens and traditional equities. This launch marks a significant step in bringing traditional financial instruments into the decentralized finance (DeFi) space by offering exposure to a curated selection of ten AI tokens and six AI equities, such as NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM).

The suit alleges that Pump.fun has made nearly $500 million in fees from helping users generate memecoins.

Apollo Global Management and Securitize have launched a tokenized feeder fund enabling blockchain-based access to Apollo's $2.4 billion Diversified Credit Fund across six blockchain networks.

The entry of DeepSeek into the market has caused a seismic shift in the cryptocurrency landscape, causing wide-scale volatility and significant capital outflows. Ripple effects were felt across multiple sectors, with crypto mining stocks bearing the brunt of the impact.

Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers joins CoinDesk with insights into the investor sentiment across crypto following the tech stock crash caused by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day.

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried are fighting to pull their son out of the legal quicksand that's swallowed him, according to a Jan. 30 report from Bloomberg.

A complaint filed in January 2024 alleged that Binance, Changpeng Zhao, Iran and Syria provided “substantial assistance” that contributed to Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel.

Kraken has reintroduced crypto staking for US clients across 39 states. This reflects a significant shift in the country's crypto regulatory environment.

Kraken was one of the many crypto firms targeted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under former Chair Gary Gensler's leadership.

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud, are exploring the possibility of securing a pardon for their son from Donald Trump.

SBF's parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, are reportedly exploring the possibility of putting their son's case before President Trump for clemency.

The parents of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried have reportedly sought legal advice on securing a presidential pardon for their son from Donald Trump. Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, both Stanford Law School professors, have held meetings with legal professionals and individuals connected to Trump's circle regarding potential clemency.

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) are exploring potential avenues to secure a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, Bloomberg News reported on Jan. 30, citing a person familiar with the matter.

Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried's move to free Sam follows other attempts to pardon incarcerated high-profile crypto figures, such as Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.

Despite abandoning most of their 18K meme coins, this Pump.fun user achieved a 55.57% win rate, netting $3.76 million.

Supported by Securitize, it tokenizes an existing Apollo fund and operates across multiple networks.

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents seek a Bankman-Fried pardon attempt from Trump after an alleged excessive fraud sentence. The post Sam Bankman-Fried's parents working to get a pardon from Trump appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The parents of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried are pursuing a presidential pardon for their son from Donald Trump, according to a report. What Happened: Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, both Stanford Law professors, have been in discussions with legal experts and individuals within Trump's network regarding possible clemency for their 32-year-old son, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud, Bloomberg reported.

Securitize and Apollo's groundbreaking partnership introduces ACRED, a tokenized feeder fund providing institutional and accredited investors access to Apollo's diversified global credit strategy across multiple blockchains.

A spokesperson for Fairshake said the PAC was “keeping [its] foot on the gas” after its success in the 2024 US elections.

Kraken says it is bringing its crypto staking offering back to the U.S. The exchange, which shut down its U.S. staking service in 2023 following a settlement with the SEC, announced Thursday (Jan. 30) that customers in 39 U.S. states and territories can now stake eligible tokens via Kraken Pro.

After dominating the 2024 election, Fairshake apparently intends to keep up the pressure to ensure crypto's continued political strength.

The hedge fund led by Paul Singer said "crypto is ground zero" for the speculative surge across all markets.

Crypto hacks surged in January 2025, with total losses reaching $73.9 million across 19 incidents, according to a report by Immunefi. The figure marks a ninefold increase from December but a 44.

If the new administration is serious about fostering fair and effective crypto policy, it must include everyday Americans, says John Deaton, who was Republican candidate for Senate in Massachusetts in 2024 and represented XRP holders in Ripple's landmark securities against the SEC.

Securitize, the BlackRock-backed tokenized real-world assets platform, has partnered with Apollo Global Management, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, to bring private credit on-chain. On Jan.