The outgoing SEC Chair reflects on enforcement efforts and warns about persistent issues in the digital asset sector.

South Korea's major exchange enables trading with SAFE KRW and KRW markets, emphasizing network-specific guidelines. Bithumb, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in South Korea, has introduced new trading pairs for Sonic SVM and AHT.

Standard Chartered's launch of crypto custody services in Luxembourg strengthens its EU presence, leveraging regulatory stability to meet rising demand for secure digital asset solutions.

The bank has set up a new entity in Luxembourg to serve as a regulatory gateway for the EU, aimed at providing services to EU crypto clients.

Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal says the next phase of the Banana Zone will be an altcoin season “when everything goes up" followed by a bigger consolidation.

Job seekers are being targeted by a sinister scheme, with fake listings installing hidden cryptocurrency mining malware that silently hijacks systems and drains resources.

The Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, is creating the first-ever cryptocurrency subcommittee.

From mecha suits for the mind to agentic interfaces, the Ethereum visionary weighs in. Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has lately expressed both hope and caution on artificial intelligence.

The top Brazilian financial regulator has announced a plan to reform the nation's crypto tax laws. The post Brazilian Financial Regulator Announces Plan to Reform Crypto Tax Laws appeared first on Cryptonews.

More than half of wealth advisers in the United States surveyed by Bitwise say they're more open to investing in cryptocurrency after Trump won the US election in November.

The Senate Banking Committee, under the leadership of Senator Tim Scott, is preparing to establish its first-ever subcommittee focused on cryptocurrency oversight. This initiative comes amid increased government attention on digital assets, including the recent sale of $6.7 billion in Bitcoin seized from the Silk Road case by the U.S. Department of Justice.

A U.S. senator vowed to undo SEC Chair Gary Gensler's crypto policies, backing a nominee expected to champion innovation and create a friendlier regulatory environment. US Lawmaker Pledges Swift Action to Undo Gensler's Crypto Disruption U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.

The UK Treasury has amended finance laws to clarify that crypto staking isn't a collective investment scheme, which a lawyer says is “heavily regulated.”

Over the past 24 hours, approximately $543 million in cryptocurrency leveraged positions were liquidated, according to data from Coinglass as of 8:20 a.m. on January 10.

Asia dominates the global cryptocurrency market, accounting for 60% of worldwide crypto users and contributing the largest share of global liquidity. New research from Foresight Ventures and Primitive reports these findings.

The creation of the subcommittee underscores the GOP's commitment to prioritizing crypto legislation

As the news Thursday (Jan. 9) that FV Bank is expanding its stablecoin capabilities via a partnership with PayPal underscores, businesses need a blockchain strategy. The problem?

Seychelles-based OKX has issued a warning about the proliferation of unauthorized OKX wallet add-ons, which are currently available in the Firefox plug-in store. According to user reports, the fake browser extension adds a third-party functionality within the site's browser interface.

With the Fear and Greed Index at 49, crypto markets face neutral sentiment and consolidation.

The US Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, is reportedly preparing to establish the first-ever cryptocurrency subcommittee. This new unit will be modeled after Patrick McHenry's House Financial Services Committee in 2023.

The U.S. is taking big steps to include cryptocurrency and financial technology in its official plans. Key leaders like Congressman Bryan Steil, who now heads the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, and Senator Tim Scott, are leading the Senate's first crypto-focused subcommittee.

The Senate Banking Committee is poised to have Sen. Lummis lead its crypto subcommittee, fulfilling a promise made by its incoming chair.

Thailand is mulling a crypto payments pilot scheme on the tourist island of Phuket as it moves to embrace digital assets in 2025.

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Republican Rep. Bryan Steil has called for clear crypto rules as he's set to chair the House's Subcommittee on Digital Assets, a key Congressional gather for blockchain policy

In an interview with David Gura on Bloomberg Markets on Wednesday, outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reviewed his tenure and the role of crypto within the US capital markets.

The former FTX CEO is currently serving a 25-year sentence awaiting appeal, while the Silk Road founder was sentenced to life in prison in 2015.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin continued massive meme coin offloads, igniting community reactions. This series of sales comes after he was gifted several meme coins.

British banking giant Standard Chartered announced today that it has obtained a license in Luxembourg to offer digital asset custody services.

Stronger U.S. job openings data and the year's largest liquidation event drive a crypto market downturn. Investors brace for more volatility ahead.

The Gemini exchange announced on January 8 that it would welcome a new leadership team to expand its operations in the European Union and the UK. The announcement revealed the new Head of Operations in the UK, the Head of Operations in Europe, and the General Council for the exchange's international business, which is meant to be situated in the UK.

In 2024, Binance took big steps to protect its users, stopping $4.2 billion in potential losses from scams and fraud. By working closely with global regulators and law enforcement, and improving safety features, Binance showed its commitment to making the crypto world safer and more trustworthy for its 250 million users worldwide.

Rep. Bryan Steil has been picked to lead the U.S. House Financial Service Committee's digital asset panel, according to a Thursday statement.

The EU's MiCA regulation, now in effect, could increase the adoption of euro-pegged stablecoins, according to JPMorgan analysts.

French Hill has stepped back as leader of the digital assets, fintech, and AI subcommittee to become chair of the full House committee in the 119th Congress.

CFTC targets Coinbase in Polymarket investigation, requesting user details.

A larger crypto bull run is anticipated in 2025, considering favorable metrics. AltSeason is also expected to follow a bull run in 2025.

Standard Chartered has secured a digital asset custody license in Luxembourg. The new entity aligns with the introduction of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation.

A man from Guelph, Ontario reportedly lost large amounts of money to a cryptocurrency scam after meeting someone who pretended to be his long-lost friend.

Kraken plans to take on FTX creditors expecting repayments through a trading fee removal.

In a recent statement, Gary Gensler, the outgoing Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), spoke about the nature of his role overseeing the $120 trillion U.S. capital market, opening up about its integral role in the economy.

The banks plans to offer regulated digital asset custody services to its European clients.

Recent data reveals that spot bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced collective net outflows amounting to $742.24 million. Blackrock, Valkyrie, and Grayscale Among Crypto ETFs Hit by $742M Reduction On Wednesday, U.S.-based bitcoin and ethereum ETFs faced significant reductions, with bitcoin ETFs losing $582.90 million and ether ETFs seeing $159.

Gemini strengthens its European leadership team with key appointments from Kraken and Stake, positioning for expansion as the UK and EU implement comprehensive crypto regulations.

Standard Chartered revealed that it obtained regulatory approval in Luxembourg to offer digital asset custody services. The financial institution said the Luxembourg hub will serve as its regulatory entry point to the EU market.

The meme coin market, notorious for its speculative chaos, is about to enter a new chapter. White Swan (SWAN), the first self-proclaimed Market in Crypto Assets (MiCA)-compliant meme coin, is gearing up to redefine this segment with its commitment to transparency and regulatory alignment.

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