Rumors have appeared about Yuga Labs selling the intellectual property rights to CryptoPunks, the leading Ethereum NFT collection. The buyer may be an insider NFT enthusiast interested in physical merch based on the IP.

Deribit, the world's largest platform for Bitcoin and Ether options, is suddenly at the center of a storm. Big players want a piece of it, and talks of a potential takeover are getting louder.

Huione Group, a Cambodian conglomerate linked to the largest illicit online marketplace, has launched its own stablecoin, USDH.

The SEC chair is set to leave office in six days, the same day Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated in Washington, DC.

The US, Japan, and South Korea released a joint statement today warning against North Korean cryptocurrency hackers. These nations urged deeper collaborations among their public and private sectors to disrupt cybersecurity threats.

The crypto tokens market is experiencing a rebound as investors anticipate a possible surge. President-elect Donald Trump's swift actions in naming key Cabinet members have sparked optimism ahead of his inauguration on January 20.

The crypto derivatives giant Deribit has attracted buyers for a potential acquisition, though the firm has yet to enter a sale, reports Bloomberg.

The international auction house is auctioning off Top Shot collectibles valued at between $500 and $3,000 each in its NBA memorabilia sale.

The incoming Trump administration appears poised to orchestrate a significant shift in U.S. cryptocurrency policy, signaling plans to dismantle key Biden-era regulations, according to The Washington Post (WaPo).

Binance argued against U.S. securities jurisdiction, but the court upheld American investors' protection under U.S. laws.

In a bold series of posts on X on January 14, prominent crypto analyst Miles Deutscher delivered a shocking forecast concerning the long-debated phenomenon of an altcoin season. His commentary quickly drew attention from crypto analysts, particularly as it appeared to challenge, rather than reinforce, the long-standing hopes of a 2021-style altcoin mania.

The Bank of England launches the Digital Pound Lab, exploring a CBDC to complement cash and foster innovation in the UK payments ecosystem. The post Bank of England takes next step in CBDC exploration with Digital Pound Lab appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

New York Attorney General Letitia James recently froze $2.2 million worth of crypto allegedly plundered in an employment scam. James says in a new press release that scammers targeted New Yorkers and other victims across the nation looking for remote work and sent texts falsely promising lucrative and flexible jobs.

President-elect Donald Trump could potentially sign off on crypto-friendly regulation via an executive order on his first day in office, according to a new report from the Washington Post.

The Bank of England plans to launch a sandbox designed to test a central bank digital currency or also known as a CBDC.

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic argues the move is part of a strategy to avoid asset seizures and regulation.

The Bank of England (BoE) and HM Treasury reported significant progress in the design phase of the digital pound, a proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) that would complement traditional banknotes and enhance the UK's payment infrastructure. The update highlighted efforts to align the initiative with the nation's evolving payments landscape and broader economic goals.

US, Japan, and South Korea issue a joint statement warning the blockchain industry about North Koreas cyberattacks, stealing $650M in 2024. The post US, Japan, and South Korea warn blockchain industry of North Korea's ongoing cyber threats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Delta Blockchain Fund Founder and Managing Partner Kavita Gupta says the crypto rally is purely institutional and everyone at an institutional level is ready to adopt Bitcoin. She speaks with Sonali Basak and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto.

Unified digital identity can enable true interoperability in Web3 gaming.

Huione Group, the company behind Telegram-based illicit marketplace Huione Guarantee, has launched its stablecoin. According to blockchain security company Elliptic, it launched the USDH stablecoin in September.

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Japan, South Korea, and the US warned the global crypto industry about threats posed by hacks attributed to North Korean actors in a joint statement published on Jan. 14. According to the statement, groups allegedly tied to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) are targeting exchanges, crypto custodians, and individual users.

Anti-crypto Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren has continued her crusade against digital assets with a letter to the newly nominated Treasury secretary.

The United States, Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint statement to address the surge in crypto scam threats from the North Korean hackers. The joint statement noted that despite the threats entities like Lazarus Group present, it is proactively working to disrupt their potency.

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The former PM urged the SEC adopt Donald Trump's pro crypto stance.

Nansen claimed that its staking platform hit $1 billion in total value locked (TVL) in just four months. This represents a 1,500% increase from its initial TVL of $60 million, a truly impressive growth rate.

A relatively low-risk strategy for high returns underpins the trading platform's offering, amid growing interest in quantitative funds.

Liquidity inflow in the crypto ecosystem has slowed down significantly since the year began. Data from Glassnode shows that the stablecoin market capitalization sits at around $189.1 billion with a 30-day net change of less than 1%.

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The glasses aim to provide a faster online user experience via AI agents and extended reality features, which may usher in a “post-smartphone era.”

The 2024 election cycle was a showcase of the cryptocurrency industry's new, aggressive approach to political influence, and now this investment aims to reap rewards in the form of regulatory changes. The industry's massive spending wasn't just about backing friendly candidates; it was a calculated attempt to reshape the regulatory landscape.

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index (PPI), which is a crucial measure of inflation.

Sony officially launches mainnet for layer-2 Soneium on Ethereum. Soneium achieved over 14 million accounts and more than 47 million verified transactions.

Alkimiya introduces an innovative tool that combines DeFi speculation and hedging mechanisms inspired by traditional markets.

Venture asset management firm Sigma Capital introduces a $100 million fund dedicated to early-stage Web3 projects, aiming to invest in 100 startups and 25 liquid tokens over three years.

Binance emerged as the most preferred and frequently used exchange, while users engaged more in spot trading and holding than derivatives and staking activities.

Sigma Capital's new $100 million fund aims to accelerate Web3 innovation by investing into early-stage ventures.

The three governments say they remain committed to preventing thefts by and recovering stolen funds from North Korean bad actors.

The Bank of England is launching a "Digital Pound Lab" to explore the feasibility of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Federal regulators are reportedly evaluating whether to investigate the legality of Crypto.com futures contracts, which allow investors to bet on outcomes of major football games, including the Super Bowl.

Mancano solo pochi giorni all'insediamento del nuovo presidente degli Stati Uniti, Donald Trump, e l'attesa cresce tra gli investitori. Il suo imminente ingresso alla Casa Bianca, accompagnato da un'amministrazione composta da sostenitori e difensori del settore crypto, sta alimentando forti aspettative.

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst believes payments altcoins XRP is gearing up for a run to a new all-time high. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 453,500 followers on the social media platform X that the third-largest digital asset by market cap just shattered its immediate resistance.

Avalon Labs opens registration for its highly anticipated AVL airdrop on the X platform.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a class-action lawsuit against Binance will move forward, rejecting the crypto exchange's appeal that sought to dismiss the case on jurisdictional grounds. This decision comes as a significant blow to Binance, as it is now set to face former investors who accuse the platform of illegally selling unregistered tokens.

Sygnum, the crypto banking group, has achieved unicorn status with a valuation of $1 billion after raising $58 million in an oversubscribed strategic growth round.

The crypto market may reach new peaks for some assets, but at this stage, professional investors and apps are already extracting value, threatening the holdings of bullish retail owners.