The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under President-elect Donald Trump appears poised for a strategic shift in its treatment of cryptocurrency regulations, according to insights shared with Reuters by three unnamed individuals briefed on the matter.

NFT trading volume dropped by 19% and sales decreased by 18% in 2024, compared to previous year. 2024 marked the worst-performing year for the NFT market, says DappRadar.

Emma Reynolds was appointed as the new economic secretary following the resignation of Tulip Siddiq.

Decentralization is fundamental to blockchain technology, offering resilience and resistance to censorship, but is the industry focused on the right incentives to drive decentralization? By Pablo Larguía

With a Republican majority having taken control of the US Senate in January, Tim Scott said the Banking Committee would have an “open-minded environment” for digital assets.

The U.S. SEC appears set for a significant shift in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation, potentially starting as early as next week, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. What Happened: Reuters reported that key Republican commissioners, Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, are planning to initiate a series of actions that could dramatically alter the regulatory landscape for digital assets.

The U.S. SEC is set for a significant shift in cryptocurrency policy under the incoming Trump administration.

Robinhood Wallet is a cryptocurrency self-custody app. As such, it is disconnected from centralized exchanges and allows for independent custody of tokens.

Dubai has announced the construction of a “Crypto Tower” to accommodate businesses operating in the blockchain sector. What Happened: According to reporting from the Khaleej Times on Wednesday, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is aiming to foster the digital asset ecosystem in the city.

The exchange, which now boasts over one million crypto trading customers, has been expanding its cryptocurrency offerings since 2019.

Several U.S. policymakers have called for clear digital asset regulations as the nation enters a pro-crypto regulatory era under President-elect Donald Trump.

MyTonWallet, a self-custodial wallet for The Open Network blockchain, launched NFT card customization on Jan. 15. The latest v3.2 update allows users to personalize their wallet interfaces using rare non-fungible token cards.

The exchange, which now boasts over one million crypto trading clients, has been expanding its cryptocurrency offerings since 2019.

With the fervor surrounding the new year done and dusted, a stark reality has once again emerged, one that has sent ripples across the global market. According to Chainalys' most recent year-in-review, 2024 witnessed a staggering $2.2 billion in stolen assets, representing a concerning 21.07% increase from the previous year's figures.

Trump's SEC plans to overhaul SEC crypto policy, focusing on asset classifications and enforcement revisions under new leadership. The post Trump's SEC to revise crypto policies reshaping enforcement rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is pushing for a crypto policy to modernize the nation's financial system.

Last year, the crypto market saw a significant rebound following Donald Trump's presidential election win. This boost was driven by Trump's crypto-friendly behavior and his commitments to position the U.S. as a leader in the crypto industry.

The Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 protocol developed by consumer electronics and entertainment giant Sony Group is now live. Sony Group says the Soneium Mainnet, which is developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs and powered by Optimism Foundation's Superchain technology, is now operational. The Japanese conglomerate announced the development of Soneium in August of 2024.

The markets have been pricing +50% odds for altcoin ETFs in 2025.

Cryptocurrency illicit activity is diversifying, with illicit crypto volumes for 2024 expected to surpass $51 billion, according to a new report. While the total volume identified so far is $40.

In a recent announcement, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, revealed its decision to delist 12 spot trading pairs. This move is part of Binance's regular market review process.

Thailand has joined the growing list of countries cracking down on Polymarket, the crypto-powered prediction platform. Authorities announced plans to ban the platform, accusing it of “facilitating illegal online gambling.

Indonesia is setting benchmarks as a global leader in Web3 adoption. Currently ranked third in the Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, the nation recorded an impressive crypto inflow of $157B between 2023 and 2024.

Saga Metropolis AI Agent empowers autonomous AI agents to deploy and manage their own blockchains via Saga's infrastructure.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed a decision on Bitwise's proposed conversion of its crypto index fund to an exchange-traded fund. It has set a new deadline of March 3, 2025, by which it will either approve, reject, or initiate additional proceedings to review the request.

Top Republican officials at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are poised to begin overhauling the agency's cryptocurrency policies potentially as early as next week when President-elect Donald Trump takes power, said three people briefed on the matter.

South Korea is set to unveil the second phase of its cryptocurrency regulatory framework in the latter half of 2025.

Nansen, a blockchain analytics platform, has partnered with the Stellar Development Foundation to offer advanced on-chain analytics for the Stellar ecosystem.

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The seed capital will fund development of a payment network aspiring to be the "fastest, cheapest, and most compliant" Layer 1.

Dubai Crypto Tower will cater to blockchain, DeFi, and Web3 companies, featuring advanced offices, incubators, and AI innovation spaces.

Blum is set to reward its users with a weekly prize pool of $5,000.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision regarding Bitwise Asset Management's proposal.

Malaysia's engagement with crypto regulation could modernize its financial system, fostering innovation and international collaboration. The post Malaysian PM discusses potential crypto regulatory framework with Binance founder CZ and UAE officials appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and REIT Development have unveiled plans for a 17-story Crypto Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The tower will feature blockchain-powered tenant services to foster innovation in blockchain, decentralized finance, and artificial intelligence.

Tom Emmer was appointed vice chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee. Trump's presidency brings pro-crypto policies and reforms.

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has officially introduced FarmX, a decentralized farming platform, to SpaceS, its Telegram game bot, as learned by Finbold on Wednesday, January 15.

Hong Kong courts now use tokenized legal notices on the blockchain to serve anonymous crypto wallet holders.

Binance founder Chanpeng “CZ” Zhao and the crypto exchange have been pushing to throw off a class-action suit filed by aggrieved investors, claiming Binance sold illegal tokens that cost investors great losses after the tokens declined. Binance, alongside CZ, petitioned to dismiss the review of the ruling of a lower court on the case.

In another positive step for crypto – from Bitcoin to meme coins – the US House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence has a new Vice Chairman, and it's none other than Congressman Tom Emmer.

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December, a key measure of inflation, was just released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While the CPI release could strengthen the US dollar, it is unlikely to lead to immediate changes in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

Boerse Stuttgart Group CEO Matthias Voelkel expressed a bullish stance on cryptocurrency, disclosing personal Bitcoin holdings.

Chainalysis found that fraudsters capitalized on AI for sextortion and KYC bypasses in 2024.

Chainalysis said in its latest crypto crime report that stablecoins accounted for 63% of all illicit crypto transactions in 2024.

From the debanking crisis to the SEC's crypto accounting standards, the blockade between the digital assets sector and banks may be an easy target.

A draft is expected to be finalised by mid-2025.

Crypto.com has refused to suspend its sports trading services as requested by the US CFTC.