After soaring to 94 following Donald Trump's election victory, the index has now dropped to 70, reflecting moderating investor confidence in the crypto market.

Over the weekend, US President-elect Donald Trump announced two significant appointments underlining his continued support for the crypto sector. On Dec. 22, Trump revealed that he has nominated Economist Stephen Miran to lead the Council of Economic Advisors, while Bo Hines has been named Executive Director of the newly formed Crypto Council.

Elon Musk predicts that President Biden will pardon Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), despite current betting odds suggesting only a 5% chance, citing SBF's significant political contributions as a potential influence on the decision. The post Elon Musk Predicts President Biden Will Pardon SBF Despite 5% Odds on Polymarket appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin price drop below $95,000 triggered a wave of liquidations, leaving traders reeling from nearly $300 million in losses.

US-based crypto exchange Coinbase says there will be five main trends to watch in the digital asset markets next year. In a new “Crypto Market Outlook” report, Coinbase starts its list with stablecoins, saying that they're “just getting started” after the sector's explosive growth in 2024.

In a bold step towards making the U.S. a global leader in crypto, President-elect Donald Trump has named Stephen Miran as the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).

iDEGEN gains momentum in presale as Bitcoin's parabolic rally cools, leading to a broader cryptocurrency pullback. Investors are seizing the chance to position themselves for a potentially explosive 2025, with iDEGEN (IDGN) emerging as one of the standout projects making waves in the market.

MicroStrategy founder and Bitcoin advocate has proposed a digital asset policy that could strengthen the US dollar, reduce national debt, and position the U.S. as a leader in the global digital economy—boosting businesses, fueling growth, and generating trillions in value. Saylor advocates for a clear framework to regulate digital assets in the U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump has named Bo Hines as Executive Director of “Crypto Council” who will work alongside crypto and AI czar David Sacks to foster innovation and growth.

.Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Microstrategy, has presented a framework that aims to position the U.S. and the dollar as leaders of the global digital economy. Defining what digital assets are, establishing a simplified responsibility model, and specifying standards for their issuance, are Saylor's ideas to achieve this goal.

Nokia takes a major step toward securing cryptocurrencies with a new encryption patent. Nokia Technologies Co., Ltd.

As we dive into the festive week, the cryptocurrency market shows mixed momentum. With Bitcoin (BTC) slipping below the $97K mark from its all-time high of $108K earlier this week, the market experienced significant volatility, leading to a bearish sentiment across major coins including Ethereum and Solana.

In a recent analysis, Binance Alpha, the innovative feature within Binance's Web3 Wallet, completed the listing of 29 new tokens over the past week. More than 40% of the tokens have plummeted in value, and investors are now “raising eyebrows” on whether Binance Alpha projects are worth looking towards.

The U.S. and South Korea have reportedly partnered to develop tools aimed at countering North Korea-linked crypto thefts and tracking billions of dollars in stolen digital assets.

Web3 game developer Vameon is launching its $VON token on December 24, coinciding with the success of its 3D vampire RPG, *dEmpire of Vampire*. The game, powered by BNB Chain, offers unique NFT-based gameplay with earning potential, while prioritizing accessibility and storytelling to set new standards in Web3 gaming.

The announcement follows the inclusion of MicroStrategy in the Nasdaq 100, consolidating the company's role in the technological and financial landscape.

Botswana's central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities.

Botswana's central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, recently provided insightful guidance to the cryptocurrency community, bringing attention to a frequently disregarded security threat. His advice was to never accept cryptocurrency by directly inheriting a hardware wallet or private key from someone else.

In the cryptocurrency space this week, there was a rise in the incidence of cybercriminal activity, that was more common and elaborate than before. Ranging from multi-million dollar breaches to sanctions on laundering operations and the size of losses point to the need for better security mechanisms.

Stablecoins are increasingly being adopted by major companies as a practical solution to financial challenges. With a market cap of $200B, these digital currencies, pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, provide stability and efficiency, making them an attractive alternative to traditional financial systems.

Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer issued a rallying cry to the industry, demanding answers after the survey results were published. Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Targets Crypto Hedge Funds Three quarters of 160 crypto hedge funds polled, reported difficulty accessing banking services according to a recent survey – and Coinbase is not very happy about it.

Many believe that the year 2025 will be a sensational year for the cryptocurrency industry. There are rumours that top crypto investors are preparing aggressive strategies to achieve tremendous benefits from the market.

Former college football player and United States House Republican candidate Bo Hines has been named the executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets by incoming President Donald Trump.

Hoskinson noted that he will have talks with Senators, including Pennsylvania's John Fetterman, to make crypto a bipartisan issue. The post Charles Hoskinson Plans to Meet Senators for Bipartisan Crypto Policy Push appeared first on Cryptonews.

President-elect Donald Trump is on his mission to appoint a crypto powerhouse team to rebuild the U.S. crypto history. With this aim, Trump announced Bo Hines, a former college football player, and 2022 Republican candidate, as the Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, known as the “Crypto Council.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has fallen to its lowest point since Donald Trump's presidential win last month. The post Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits Lowest Mark Since Trump's Presidential Win appeared first on Cryptonews.

Donald Trump has appointed Bo Hines, a former college football player and Republican congressional candidate, as the Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers.

President-elect Donald Trump has made headlines with his latest selection of Bo Hines as executive director of the newly formed Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, also known as the “Crypto Council.

Cointelegraph obtained data set samples packed with sensitive information of crypto conference attendees that could be a treasure trove for scammers.

The Council of Economic Advisors is tasked with providing the President advice on economic issues.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador inked an agreement with the IMF that could stop its bitcoin adoption, Argentina announced crypto patrols, and the Brazilian Senate is prepared to discuss crypto.

Australian financial expert ‘Barefoot Investor' Scott Pape has revealed how he fought crypto scammers who hacked into his identity to con his followers. The Australian reported on Dec. 23 that Pape and his team were reporting hundreds of fake Facebook groups claiming to be run by his image to trick people into scams.

President-elect Trump has nominated ex-Treasury official Stephen Miran to lead the Council of Economic Advisers, bringing experienced leadership to shape economic policy. The post Trump Taps Pro-Crypto Economist Stephen Miran to Lead Council of Economic Advisers appeared first on Cryptonews.

According to Donald Trump's announcements on Truth Social, former congressional candidate Bo Hines has been appointed as Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets.

November 2024 weekly crypto trade volumes in Europe hit €12B, driven by Bitcoin's $100K milestone as well as surging institutional demand.

Bo Hines will work with 'Crypto Czar' David Sacks to foster innovation and growth in the digital assets space. The post Trump Appoints Former Sportsman to Head Crypto Council appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto owners risk losing everything by accepting assets via shared private keys or pre-configured wallets, warns Binance's former CEO, CZ, emphasizing the danger of shared access.

Australian investing and finance educator Scott Pape, known as the “Barefoot Investor,” has broken down the secrets behind WhatsApp group crypto scams targeting Facebook users.

President-elect Donald Trump named Bo Hines as the executive director of the presidential crypto council.

Donald Trump has named Bo Hines, a former college football player and onetime congressional candidate, as executive director of his new Crypto Council. The move underscores Trumps pro-crypto stance and signals a push for industry growth under his incoming administration.

Asset management firm Vaneck has shared its 2025 crypto predictions, highlighting a strong bull market, rising bitcoin and ethereum prices, growing altcoins, and increased institutional and government adoption. Vaneck Unveils 2025 Crypto Predictions Vaneck, a leading asset management firm, released its “10 Crypto Predictions for 2025” on Dec.

The creators of the crypto analytics firm Glassnode are warning that altcoins could lose all bullish momentum following last week's market correction.

Bo Hines will work under Donald Trump's crypto and AI czar, David Sacks, on the incoming presiden'ts crypto council in a bid to “foster innovation and growth” for digital assets.

Belarus says it is welcoming more crypto miners, and that more mining “investors” are “showing keen interest” in the nation. The post Belarus Gov't Says Crypto Miners Are ‘Flocking to the Country' appeared first on Cryptonews.

President Donald Trump has officially announced the lineup for his newly minted Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, also known as the ‘Crypto Council.' Leading the charge is Bo Hines, a 29-year-old Yale graduate and former congressional candidate.

Bo Hines, a former House candidate in 2022 and 2024, will work alongside David Sacks to promote crypto in Donald Trump's administration.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday said he was appointing Bo Hines, who previously ran to represent a North Carolina district in Congress, as executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets that will be chaired by incoming crypto czar David Sacks.