TL;DR President Trump has granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road marketplace, sparking mixed reactions. Elon Musk is advocating for a pardon for Roger Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” who is facing legal challenges in the U.S.

Binance Futures adjusts the leverage and margin tiers for multiple USDT-margined and coin-margined perpetual contracts, including boosting the TRUMP contract from 25x to 50x.

Crypto apps like Moonshot and Coinbase top the US App Store finance rankings as President Donald Trump's memecoin frenzy boosts interest in digital asset trading platforms.

The cryptocurrency market has displayed a strong bullish recovery after experiencing a short pullback yesterday. However, with Donald Trump's unveiling of $500 billion AI infrastructure, the Artificial Intelligence segment witnessed the highest short-term gains.

Following Ross Ulbricht's presidential pardon, Elon Musk has promised to look into Roger Ver's case, which involves contested tax evasion charges and alleged constitutional violations.

With a Republican majority and Gensler out, Hester Peirce, “Crypto Mom,” will lead a new crypto task force. Peirce is set to guide the task force toward a more sensible approach to crypto regulation.

Niagara Regional Police is collaborating with leading cryptocurrency ATM operators in Ontario to launch a public awareness campaign aimed at combating fraud. On Jan.

Coinbase moved ahead to dismiss the lawsuit launched by Justin Sun-linked Bit Global regarding the delisting of Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC). Back in November 2024, the United States' biggest crypto exchange first announced that it was removing wBTC, then went on to tease its own wrapped Bitcoin cbBTC.

The cryptocurrency sector is filled with excitement as Donald Trump assumes the role of the 47th President of the United States. Recognized for his commercial insight and a recent pro-crypto position, Trump's administration commits to create a beneficial policy landscape that may elevate digital assets significantly.

In what could be a major move for crypto adoption, the Bank of America has announced plans to adopt crypto payments. The Bank's CEO, Brian Moynihan, shared this breakthrough news while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday.

On Jan. 21, OpenAI announced the Stargate initiative, a groundbreaking project to develop advanced AI infrastructure in the United States. Stargate initiative According to the firm, the project is planning an estimated $500 billion investment over four years, and the organization intends to allocate $100 billion upfront to accelerate its goals.

The SEC has established a new crypto task force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce to develop clear regulations and registration processes, marking a shift away from enforcement-based oversight.

The EU regulator has ordered all crypto exchanges to remove unauthorized stablecoins like Tether by March 2025, with a ban on new acquisitions starting January 2025, as part of its comprehensive stablecoin regulation implementation.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the formation of a specialized task force to establish clearer regulations for cryptocurrencies.

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson is optimistic about regulatory clarity under Trump, which she believes could unlock blockchain's potential.

The memecoin market hits $121B, with TRUMP memecoin surging 22.7% as CryptoQuant's CEO praises their community-driven value.

Explore recent crypto regulatory developments including BitMEX's $100M fine, IRS rules on DeFi, and SEC actions impacting major players in the crypto space.

The NEXF token was created by the FBI to track down illicit actors in the crypto space who participate in pump-and-dump operations.

A Legislative Council committee dedicated to the 'Stablecoins Bill' held a meeting on Tuesday with key government officials in attendance.

More voices in the crypto industry are criticizing the Trump family's launch of memecoins just before the inauguration. Memecoin Launches a ‘Blight' Key voices in the crypto industry continue to criticize the Trump family's launch of memecoins just before the inauguration.

Circle acquires Hashnote's $1.25 billion tokenized money market fund and partners with Cumberland to integrate it with USDC, expanding its presence in the growing real-world asset tokenization market.

Crypto.com, right only a day after Trump's inauguration, announced the launch of its institutional-grade exchange – Crypto.com Exchange – for US markets. This more comes amid the prospects of the pro-crypto regulatory environment as the United States completes the appointment of the new President.

LINE is a dominant messaging platform in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand, estimated to have around 200 million users around the world.

Anichess, a Web3 chess-based strategy game by Animoca Brands, reaches over 100,000 active players within three months of its public alpha launch, marking significant growth in the Web3 gaming sector.

Hong Kong regulators have vowed to issue new licenses for crypto trading platforms in the country after a lengthy review process.

South Korean crypto exchanges Upbit, Bithumb have agreed to compensate users with the largest payout ever following system failures caused by the martial law declaration.

BitMEX has reduced the Base Initial and Maintenance Margin requirements for SOLUSDT, effective January 21, 2025, impacting new and existing positions.

The exchange will allow institutions to trade over 300 cryptocurrencies and 480 trading pairs. The move comes as many American corporations show interest in holding Bitcoin.

The well-known exchange returns to the USA market after a stop of over two years.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of a cryptocurrency task force on Jan. 21, 2025, a day after former Chair Gary Gensler resigned.

The crypto market has been posting greener numbers, with the bulls getting unchained. As a result, memecoins such as Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Trump coin, and Bonk have recorded the highest gains during this period.

Economist Henrik Zeberg is outlining the path forward for memecoins and the broader crypto market. Starting with the wider crypto market, Zeberg tells his 174,400 followers on the social media platform X that the total market cap of crypto assets could increase by approximately 141% from the current level.

Franklin Templeton CEO, Jenny Johnson, predicted Trump will begin working towards clearer regulations by integrating TradFi with the digital asset sector.

Singapore-based trading firm Crypto.com has announced a new platform catering to institutional investors in the United States. Revealed on Jan. 21, the platform aims to strengthen Crypto.com's presence in the U.S. by offering advanced solutions tailored for institutional trading.

The company's top lawyer was picked to take the reins as the exchange focuses on “global growth and innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance.” Kucoin's Top Lawyer Promoted to CEO Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin appointed its former Chief Legal Officer BC Wong as CEO, according to a press release provided to Bitcoin.com.

Crypto.com has introduced an institutional trading platform in the United States, aiming to complement its existing crypto retail trading mobile application. The post Crypto.com Unveils US Institutional Trading Platform to Enhance Crypto Retail Trading App appeared first on Cryptonews.

Gary Gensler has officially stepped down from his role as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking the end of his turbulent tenure that was closely tied to crypto industry crackdowns. Serving as the SEC Chair since 2021, Gensler was a central figure in the debate surrounding how digital assets should be regulated.

The crypto market never sleeps, constantly birthing innovative projects that push the boundaries of what blockchain can achieve. While mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate headlines, it's often the lesser-known gems that hold the potential for explosive growth. These hidden winners are driving blockchain's next evolution with unique solutions addressing scalability, privacy, and decentralisation.

Circle plans to integrate USYC with its USDC stablecoin to enable convertibility between cash and tokenized collateral.

Total trading volume surged 95%, with options accounting for a giant share of the total platform activity.

CLS Global admitted to helping wash trade and manipulate the market for a token made by the FBI designed to draw in those engaged in fraudulent crypto activities.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong anticipates stricter US stablecoin regulations requiring full backing with US Treasury bills.

According to investment bank TD Cowen, the United States is expected to finalize its long-awaited crypto regulations by 2026. This timeline may bring hope to crypto investors and businesses alike, but challenges remain, including political disagreements and unexpected distractions like the TRUMP memecoin.

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OKX Ventures invests in DuckChain, a blockchain platform aiming to integrate Web3 with Telegram's extensive user base, leveraging AI and EVM compatibility for scalable solutions.

The SEC announced an initiative Tuesday to create a regulatory framework for digital assets with a new internal task force led by Republican commissioner Hester Peirce.

The U.S. SEC is launching a cryptocurrency-focused task force to develop a clear regulatory framework for digital assets.