From the outside looking in, 2025 seems to be shaping up to be one of the most action-packed years when it comes to crypto events.

Metamask, one of the largest wallet companies in the cryptocurrency industry, recently launched a crypto debit card in Argentina. The wallet is already available digitally, with its physical version arriving in the country in the next weeks.

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering a major regulatory shift that would classify cryptocurrencies as financial products, aligning them with traditional investment assets.

IRGC intelligence officers stole $21 million in cryptocurrency while investigating Cryptoland's CEO, leaving thousands of investors without compensation.

An amended California bill that proposes protections for digital asset payments and self-custody is awaiting its first reading in the state legislature.

Japan plans to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products by 2026 to curb insider trading and improve market oversight.

Crypto ATM providers have received a warning from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre that those who don't fully comply with anti-money laundering rules will face legal action. According to a Mar.

A hacker is reportedly selling personal information linked to users of the Gemini and Binance cryptocurrency exchanges, according to cybersecurity platform DarkWebInformer.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has reversed its previous policy, requiring banks to seek permission before engaging in crypto activities. Banks may now offer crypto and other legally permitted services without obtaining prior regulatory approval.

No one can deny that Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed many industries, and the trading sector is no exception. For investors looking to profit from cryptocurrencies and stocks, AI does offer an incredible edge, providing tools to profit from complex, fast-moving markets through strategies that adapt in real time.

Japan's financial regulator is reportedly set to redefine crypto under financial law, subjecting it to new compliance requirements. Japan might be preparing to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products in a move to target insider trading, Nikkei has learned.

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are accused of quietly taking over $21 million worth of cryptocurrencies while looking into wrongdoing at Cryptoland, a now-closed crypto exchange.

As one of the most anticipated gatherings in the global digital asset space, TOKEN2049 Dubai unites over 20,000 attendees from the crypto, Web3, and institutional finance sectors. In 2025, BloFin is proud to become the event's Title Sponsor, taking place from April 30 to May 1.

Binance has announced that, starting today, it will be possible to make deposits in euros using Apple Pay and Google Pay. Thanks to the integration with the two main digital wallets, users will be able to load funds directly and quickly, using the credit or debit cards already saved on their devices. The functionality is already accessible through the official website and via the Binance mobile app.

Industry leaders gather in Irvine and Newport Beach for a day of networking, innovation, and the historic launch of TSC's first block on the network.

Ethereum-based DeFi protocol SIR.trading, also known as Synthetics Implemented Right, was completely drained in an exploit on Mar. 30, losing all $355,000 of its total value locked.

We know things aren't looking good in the crypto market right now, but there's never a wrong time to help out.

Crypto exchange users in South Korea have crossed over 16 million after receiving a boost following US President Donald Trump's election win last November. Data submitted to representative Cha Gyu-geun of the minor opposition Rebuilding Korea Party found over 16 million people had crypto exchange accounts out of a total population of 51.7 million, according to a March 30 report from local news agency Yonhap.

Cryptocurrencies are currently categorized as a "means of settlement" under the Payment Services Act, a designation that has governed their use primarily as a payment tool rather than as investment vehicles.

Crypto kiosks are under fire for allegedly enabling scams, prompting swift regulatory pushback from Australia's financial regulator.

Japan's finance regulator is planning to change the country's laws to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products as early as 2026, according to the local outlet Nikkei.The Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to submit a bill to parliament to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act as early as next year after having considered the changes through internal study groups, Nikkei reported on March 30 without citing a source. The outlet reported that the details are still being finalized, but the change would see cryptocurrencies likely put under insider trading laws that currently apply to other financial products, such as stocks, which outlaw trades based on insider information.

A South Korean court has sentenced three members of a crypto scam ring to prison for deceiving investors out of 610 million won (approximately $460,000) by promising high returns through cryptocurrency investments. As reported by Chosun Ilbo, Busan District Court's Criminal Division 6, led by Presiding Judge Kim Yong-gyun, announced the verdict on March 30.

Leishman argues that Bitcoin-only exchanges resemble banks, while multi-asset platforms operate like casinos- Here's why.

Kryll³ has announced that the KRL token is now available on Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum. This strategic evolution, requested by the community on the project's DAO, aims to offer Kryll users improved accessibility, reduced transaction costs and greater accessibility within the crypto landscape.

Crocodilus, a newly discovered Android threat, is putting crypto wallet users at risk by using fake app screens to trick people into giving up their recovery phrases.

A recent research by cybersecurity firm Threat Fabric found the emergence of a new malware family dubbed “Crocodilus,” that steals crypto wallet credentials. The post New ‘Crocodilus' Android Malware Steals Sensitive Crypto Wallet Credentials: Research appeared first on Cryptonews.

Three people pulled a prison sentence from a South Korean court for orchestrating an investment scheme that defrauded victims.

CoinFund's David Pakman predicts that the global stablecoin supply could climb to $1 trillion by the end of 2025, potentially driving broader cryptocurrency market growth.

Cryptoland CEO Sina Estavi was tricked into paying $10,000 to “buy back” stolen tokens from what he believed was a third party.

A South Korean court has sentenced three individuals to prison for orchestrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that embezzled over $416,000 (610 million won) from unsuspecting victims. The trio ran a deceptive operation from Busan under the guise of an investment firm, luring people with false promises of high monthly returns.

The country aims to add insider trading regulations on crypto-related companies following a rise in scam reports, Nikkei said.

Japan plans to legally classify crypto assets as financial products by 2026, marking a significant shift in its regulatory approach. The post Japan to Classify Crypto as Financial Products, Impose Insider Trading Restrictions: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum-based DeFi protocol SIR.trading, also known as Synthetics Implemented Right, has been hacked, resulting in the loss of its entire total value locked (TVL) — $355,000 at the time of the attack. The hack, which occurred March 30, was initially detected by blockchain security firms TenArmorAlert and Decurity, both of which posted warnings on X to alert users of the protocol.

A South Korean court has sent three members of a crypto scam ring to prison after hearing they stole some $416,000 from victims as part of a concerted campaign. The post South Korean Court Jails Three Members of ‘Crypto Scam Gang' appeared first on Cryptonews.

The country's financial regulator is rethinking how it wants to treat crypto, including provisions to curb insider trading.

SEC commissioner laid out a bold seven-point plan urging Congress to slash red tape, empower existing agencies, and protect peer-to-peer crypto from regulatory overreach. SEC Commissioner Pressures Congress With 7-Point Crypto Framework for Fast Reform U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester M.

Cybersecurity firm Threat Fabric says it has found a new family of mobile-device malware that can launch a fake overlay for certain apps to trick Android users into providing their crypto seed phrases as it takes over the device. Threat Fabric analysts said in a March 28 report that the Crocodilus malware uses a screen overlay warning users to back up their crypto wallet key by a specific deadline or risk losing access.

U.K. authorities have frozen around $7.7 million (£6 million) worth of illicit crypto assets since April 2024, according to an investigation by MailOnline. Cryptocurrencies have become the asset of choice for criminals to launder illicit money and fund terrorism.

Coinbase's legal chief hailed the incoming SEC chair's vow to prioritize crypto clarity, end debanking, and foster innovation as a long-awaited shift benefiting U.S. markets.

On March 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned three co-founders of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX—Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed.

Gazprom, the majority Russian state-owned oil and gas titan, has launched a series of tradable, blockchain technology-powered “digital financial assets” (DFAs). The post Russian Energy Giant Gazprom Launches Blockchain-powered ‘Digital Assets' appeared first on Cryptonews.

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, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele announces a visit to the U.S., a Panamanian crypto bill gets introduced, and Venezuela suffers after Trump implements secondary tariffs on oil purchases.

Once a billion-dollar market, Art NFTs have suffered a dramatic downturn, with top platforms experiencing sharp declines in volume.

A recent decentralized finance attack highlights how vulnerabilities with the standard implementation of certain DeFi vaults can be exploited by a sophisticated threat actor using familiar tools like flash loans to manipulate exchange rates and mislead price oracles.

Cryptocurrencies could soon be considered financial products under Japanese law. The country's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to change the legal status of crypto assets, the Nikkei reported on Sunday (March 30), without citing specific sources.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has suggested that insurance companies should fully back their crypto holdings with an equal amount of capital. This proposal, announced on March 27, aims to reduce risks for policyholders as the crypto market remains highly volatile.

Binance has recently announced that users can now deposit euros (EUR) using Apple Pay or Google Pay, providing a seamless and secure method to fund their accounts. This feature is currently available through the Binance mobile app, either in Lite or Pro versions.

Tracy Jin, the chief operating officer at the MEXC crypto exchange, warns that tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) carries a substantial amount of centralized risks that can lead to censorship, liquidity issues, legal uncertainty, cybersecurity problems, and asset confiscation through state or third-party intermediaries.In an interview with Cointelegraph, the executive said that as long as tokenized assets remain under the purview of state regulators and centralized intermediaries, then "tokenization will simply be a new version of old financial infrastructure and not a financial revolution." Jin added: "Most tokenized assets will be issued on permissioned or semi-centralized blockchains.