Upbit is South Korea's largest crypto exchange and one of world's largest centralized trading platform in terms of volume.

RWAs are set to transform finance, with stablecoins, tokenized products and regulatory shifts in the US paving the way for 2025 growth.

With the rapid development of the global cryptocurrency market, futures trading has become the preferred trading method for an increasing number of investors.

The SEC is undergoing a leadership change with crypto-friendly commissioners gaining control, potentially leading to policy revisions and reduced enforcement actions against crypto companies.

Founder of Burwick Law, a law firm from the U.S., Max Burwick, has accused the Solana-based memecoin launchpad, Pump.fun, of being a ponzi scheme.

The Malaysian Prime Minister recently announced that the government will explore policies to regulate the digital finance sector to improve the country's outdated financial system, following meetings with leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the crypto exchange Binance.

A Russian national was sentenced to seven years in prison for high treason involving cryptocurrency. The individual repeatedly transferred funds to a unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using crypto.

The attackers now opt for more 'sophisticated' malware to target crypto investors via trading or airdrop groups on Telegram.

Freename, a multi-chain Web3 namespace platform, has teamed up with Etherlink, a Layer-2 (L2) blockchain, to introduce the new top-level domain (TLD) ‘.etherlink,' as outlined in the latest report shared with Finbold on Thursday, January 16.

Aurora Labs is handing memecoin creators and decentralized application developers their very own blockchain on a plate with the launch of its super-simple, user-friendly Aurora Cloud Console today.

A CryptoQuant survey reveals that young, educated and experienced investors dominate the cryptocurrency market, with Binance emerging as the most preferred exchange.

December marked a historic milestone for centralized crypto exchanges, achieving the highest combined spot and derivatives trading volumes ever recorded. The post December Sets Record for Spot and Derivatives Trading on Centralized Crypto Exchanges appeared first on Cryptonews.

The SEC is set to begin overhauling its cryptocurrency policies under Trump's administration, with Republican commissioners planning to review enforcement cases and develop clearer guidelines for the industry, marking a shift from the agency's previous strict regulatory approach.

The explosive growth of AI agents demonstrates their rising popularity with their combined appeal of technical innovation and market influence.

Apple and Google have decided to remove apps developed by Huione Group from their marketplaces following allegations of their involvement in illicit activities. The removal from the app stores of these major tech giants ramps up Huione Group's mounting problems.

On Jan. 15, 2025, BitMEX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, was ordered to pay an additional $100 million fine for violating the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) between 2015 and 2020.

NFT trading volumes saw a significant drop in 2024, falling by 19% to $13.7 billion, the lowest since 2020.

South Korea's regulatory industry for cryptocurrency continues to evolve, with authorities adopting a cautious approach to corporate investments in digital assets. On Wednesday January 15, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) hosted its second Virtual Asset Committee meeting, where it discussed the progress of new crypto investor protection laws.

Crypto scammers have shifted dramatically to Telegram-based malware attacks, showing a 2,000% increase since November 2023, leading to $2.3 billion in total crypto theft for 2024 through sophisticated verification bot scams and social engineering tactics.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could see a shift in its approach to cryptocurrency enforcement under the incoming Trump administration.

Arkansas lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 60 (SB 60), which takes a critical stance against crypto mining businesses near military facilities. Senator Ricky Hill and House Speaker Brian Evans proposed a bill on Jan.

Ledger's focus on India highlights its efforts to drive crypto self-custody adoption with secure, user-friendly hardware wallets.

In December, crypto trading on centralized exchanges hit $11.3 trillion, with spot volumes blowing past the May 2021 peak as volatility spiked.

The crypto world is abuzz as Bitcoin (BTC) breaks the $100,000 barrier pushing the global crypto market value to $3.5 trillion. Trading volume has jumped 25% to $158 billion, and the market keeps riding this wave of excitement.

The completion of the project is expected by 2027 and represents a milestone in Dubai's strategy to establish itself as the global capital of blockchain.

Asset management firm VanEck has filed for approval with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its “On-chain Economy” Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).

The US House of Representatives has named the vice chair who will lead the Congressional subcommittee tasked in overseeing policies and proposed measures involving crypto.

Scam Sniffer initially raised the alarm about Telegram malware scams in December last year but says bad actors have since evolved tactics to snare new victims.

The Malaysian Prime Minister discussed cryptocurrency policies during his three-day official visit to the UAE. The country's regulator recently shut down local operations of Bybit.

Burwick claimed that the platform collected “hundreds of millions” of dollars in fees while it displayed anti-social acts.

A new survey reveals that cryptocurrency has surged in popularity among Americans, with 68% now owning cryptocurrencies. Crypto Now Part of Americans' Investment Portfolios A recent survey reveals that more than half of Americans (52%) have sold traditional assets, such as stocks or gold, to invest in bitcoin. Additionally, one-fifth of U.S.

A US law firm has urged those allegedly harmed by Pump.fun to step forward and support a potential legal case aimed at securing restitution.

The U.S. Department of Justice noted that BitMEX violated the Bank Secrecy Act by “willfully failing” to establish US AML rules. The post BitMEX Hit With $100M Fine Over Bank Secrecy Act Violations appeared first on Cryptonews.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set for a significant shift in cryptocurrency policy as President-elect Donald Trump appoints new leadership to the agency. On January 15, Reuters cited three sources familiar with the matter, reporting that senior Republican officials at the SEC may begin a comprehensive revamp of crypto regulations once Trump assumes office next week.

Crypto trading volume on centralized exchanges hit a new record in December, the same month Bitcoin breached $100,000 and clocked a new all-time high.

The bill includes military bases, camps, hospitals, clinics, and arsenals, and restricts crypto mining within a 30-mile radius of them.

Dubai developer DMCC is planning a 17-story Crypto Tower in Dubai, while a Bitcoin hotel in Tokyo is set to open its doors later this year.

The financial industry is experiencing a transformative moment as it navigates the intersection between traditional financial systems and emerging blockchain technology.

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina assumed the chairmanship of the Senate Banking Committee. The Committee's actions will be closely monitored by stakeholders in the crypto industry.

A new study found that typical Kenyan crypto users to be under 40. Kenyans not only trade cryptocurrencies but use them for investment and as a hedge against inflation.

2024 saw nearly $41 billion worth of illicit crypto volume, but that could climb to around $51 billion as more criminal-tied addresses are found, Chainalysis says.

VanEck's new fund seeks to invest 80% in blockchain firms and instruments through a Cayman Islands subsidiary.

The total liquidations between Jan. 14 and Jan. 15 reached $201.87 million, with a skewed distribution favoring short positions. Data from CoinGlass showed that 74,152 traders were liquidated during this period, showing that yesterday's price spike caught many traders off guard.

A popular crypto strategist thinks an altcoin in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space looks strong against the US dollar and Bitcoin (BTC). Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 308,500 followers on the social media platform X that DeFi lending platform Aave (AAVE) is flashing multiple bullish signs on the eight-hour chart.

HDR Global Trading, BitMEX's parent company, faces a $100M penalty for BSA violations, while its founders previously settled separate charges for $10M each.

Only 0.4% of the 14 million crypto wallets that have interacted with Pump.fun have made a profit of over $10,000 — indicating that Burwick's client base may be in the millions.

Pump.fun is facing a lawsuit from Burwick Law, which is acting on behalf of investors who lost “significant amounts of money” on the platform. The law firm has invited Pump.fun users to file an intake form and join the legal battle.