Trump Media's board approved investments in cryptocurrency as part of its financial services expansion.

Blockchain.com exchange appointed Justin Evans as CFO and Mike Wilcox as COO as part of its plan to grow its workforce by 50% ahead of a potential IPO.

As we've entered 2025, the digital asset industry is at a turning point. Regulatory clarity is improving, institutional adoption is growing, and new technologies are reshaping how we think about finance. However, challenges remain, particularly in global policy coordination, retail customer protection and infrastructure development.

The SEC has requested an additional 28 days to review Coinbase's appeal in their legal battle that has been ongoing since June 2023.

The LIBRA token's collapse highlights the risks of centralized control and insider trading in crypto, undermining trust in digital assets. The post Argentine President-backed LIBRA token tanks 85% as team reportedly dumps $87 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase and Aston Martin F1 announced a sponsorship partnership, with the deal paid entirely in USDC stablecoin.

West Virginia became the 23rd state to introduce legislation to create a “Bitcoin reserve fund.” If passed, the bill would allow the state treasurer to stake or loan the state's digital asset holdings.

Dubais Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has cautioned investors about memecoins, highlighting their volatility and vulnerability to market manipulation. VARA noted that memecoins, often driven by social media hype, typically lack intrinsic value, posing high financial risks.

Malicious actors stole roughly $9.9 billion from the crypto ecosystem last year — the lowest amount since 2021, according to a recent Chainalysis report. The firm added that the figure is expected to rise to $12.4 billion as more fraudulent addresses are identified.

Coinbase has rolled out trading support for the brand-new native token of a layer-1 blockchain focused on intellectual property (IP).

The SEC signaled that it's willing to drop its lawsuit against Coinbase, asking for 30 days to review the exchange's appeals. It paused a lawsuit against Binance earlier this week, showing a clear end to Gary Gensler's crypto crackdown.

The exchange more than doubled its year-on-year revenue and posted Q4 earnings per share 109% higher than analyst estimates. Strong Q4 Showcase: Coinbase Beats Estimates, Defying Market Predictions Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) beat analyst estimates by an eyepopping 109% when it revealed its Q4 earnings report on Thursday. The firm raked in $6.

Coinbase Vs SEC Lawsuit: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested a 30-day extension in its legal case against Coinbase. The request was made in a court filing on Friday, where the SEC mentioned that its newly formed crypto task force could help resolve the case.

The legal feud centers on whether digital assets should be classified as securities or are outside the agency's remit.

The SEC filed a motion Friday saying its new crypto task force could help it resolve its ongoing case against Coinbase.

The SEC's Crypto Task Force met with Jito Labs and Multicoin Capital to discuss ETP (Exchange-tr aded products) staking. This reflects the Commission's new “tripartisan” approach, which uses industry collaboration to craft policy.

Bloomberg reports that China's Gaorong Ventures invested $30 million in Hong Kong's Hashkey Group, valuing the crypto unicorn near $1.5 billion. Gaorong Ventures Bets on Crypto With $30 Million Investment in Hashkey Gaorong, an early investor in Chinese internet firms such as Meituan and PDD Holdings Inc.

The $LIBRA token's centralized control risks could undermine trust and stability, impacting Argentina's economic recovery efforts. The post Argentina's president unveils $LIBRA token with 82% supply unlocked across connected wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The SEC is considering two options such as allowing a portion of ETF assets to be staked via validators or issuing liquid staking tokens that represent staked assets.

'Fast Money' guest trader Rebecca Patterson talks crypto's correlation to tech and why a crypto correction could be worrisome as Washington throws its hat into the cryptocurrency ring.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team inked a multi-year deal with Coinbase today, and every single dollar of it was paid in USDC—a first for Formula One. No banks, no fiat, just crypto on-chain.

The firm has a large footprint in the industry, including serving as administrator for several Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has launched a mobile app supporting iOS and Android devices, according to a Feb. 14 announcement. The app allows users to buy, sell, and create tokens for free, manage their digital portfolios, and track assets in real-time.

2024 was quite the rollercoaster for Crypto. In true industry style, BTC, ETH and many of our favourite alts from the previous season exploded back on to the scene to make headlines inside and outside of the space.

The government initiative is attempting to lessen the estimated $3.9 billion in losses from crypto fraud seen in 2023 alone.

Solana-based token launchpad Pump.fun has experienced a significant decline in daily trading volume, dropping by 50% from its January 2025 high. Drop in Trading Volume Could See Pump.fun Lose its Edge Pump.fun‘s daily trading volume hit $270 million on Feb. 13, down approximately 50% from its $544 million peak on Jan. 23.

In his latest livestream, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson laid out a bold vision for the blockchain's future, outlining how the network could monetize its robust security infrastructure by selling it to other blockchains.

The Solana memecoin launchpad pump.fun released a mobile app this morning, representing the viral platform's first major update since it disabled livestreams in November. It's further confirmation that apps users can play with on their phones are becoming table stakes for crypto projects, roughly a month after Donald Trump embraced a mobile memecoin app for his token launch.

State Street and Citi are considering offering crypto custody services. According to a report from The Information, the banks aim to provide safekeeping solutions to institutional investors, traders, and large funds.

Kovar supposedly used investor funds to operate his company and purchase real estate, while also repaying prior investors as if from crypto mining proceeds.

According to an analysis from VanEck, US states with pending strategic reserve legislation could drive $23 billion of demand for Bitcoin.

This Valentine's Day, surprise your partner with a gift that grows in value—cryptocurrency! Here's how to send crypto or gift a secure hardware wallet for a truly modern expression of love.

Aston Martin claimed a Formula One first on Friday in announcing a multi-year sponsorship with Coinbase paid entirely in cryptocurrency.

Soaring crypto trading volumes drove higher-than-expected revenues and profits for the exchanges.

GameStop (GME) stock recently surged in early trading Friday following its earnings report, highlighting the company's exploration of digital assets. Devin Ryan, Citizens JMP director of financial technology research, joins Morning Brief to explain that the growing trend of companies adding digital assets to their balance sheets has had a positive market reaction.

The U.S. crypto scene is booming with President Donald Trump's return, as his pro-crypto stance and push for clear regulations are sparking excitement on Wall Street. In a recent update, Crypto reporter Yueqi Yang HAS shared insights on the growing involvement of U.S. banks in the crypto services sector.

The SEC met with representatives from the Blockchain Association, Jito Labs, Multicoin Capital, Nasdaq, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sullivan & Cromwell.

Pump.fun launched the long-awaited app, though initially users gave it just 2.6 stars due to improper displays of meme images. The app appeared at a time when new launches on Pump.fun were 30% down from their daily peak from January.

Yuga Labs acquired the intellectual property rights for both Meebits and CryptoPunks from Larva Labs in March 2022.

Citi and State Street, two of the largest U.S. banks, plan to launch custodial services for cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Crypto Task Force met with industry representatives on Feb. 5 to explore potentially including staking in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). Jito Labs CEO Lucas Bruder and chief legal officer Rebecca Rettig attended the meeting, along with Multicoin Capital managing partner Kyle Samani and general counsel Greg Xethalis.

The altcoin market is experiencing an unusual situation at the beginning of 2025. While some tokens are showing price increases, the marked absence of retail investors is hindering the emergence of a true altcoin season, according to several industry analysts.

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Hong Kong's SFC establishes the Virtual Asset Consultative Panel, marking a significant step toward balancing regulatory oversight with innovation in the crypto sector.

Bybit, a major crypto exchange, has been removed from France's AMF blacklist after addressing regulatory concerns. The platform is now pursuing MiCA compliance for broader European operations.

Bybit, one of the giants of the crypto ecosystem, has just scored a decisive point: its removal from the AMF's blacklist in France. But behind this victory lies a complex regulatory puzzle, between European ambitions and Asian challenges.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin recently made a blog post discussing an increase in L1 gas limits. Buterin claimed that the blockchain's future rests with L2 protocols, but L1 gas upgrades will increase functionality and keep the core vision intact.

One of crypto's biggest personalities – a speaker at Consensus Hong Kong next week – doesn't take vacations because there's just too much to do. Sam Reynolds meets him at home in Hong Kong playing games and dreaming of the Red Planet.