Public and private blockchain ledgers offer advantages from a data-gathering perspective – but the risks to human rights are enormous.

The Bank of England is advancing its central bank digital currency project with the creation of a new testing laboratory

Anurag Murarka was sentenced to 10 years for laundering $20 million in criminal proceeds via a global hawala and crypto network.

From SEC oversight to IRS taxes, Trump's TRUMP coin introduces complex compliance issues, despite strategic launch before the inauguration to sidestep potential violations.

Bank of America states the U.S. economy is headed for instability as Donald Trump enters office, despite the strong employment and retail sales data being disseminated. This has brought renewed focus on the future of the crypto market.

Former CTO of Coinbase, Balaji Srinivasan, believes Donald Trump should airdrop $TRUMP tokens to every U.S.

Cryptocurrency prices went parabolic during the weekend as the community cheered the Donald Trump inauguration and the end of Gary Gensler's tenure at the SEC. Some tokens like Official Trump (TRUMP) and Official Melania (MELANIA) have all surged and minted millionaires.

As Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office for his second term on January 20, the world watches with curiosity and the crypto market is already responding. Bitcoin has reached an all-time high of $109,241, marking a 6% surge in an hour, as traders speculate on the pro-crypto policies Trump may announce.

Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao suggested other officials may launch meme tokens modeled after Official Trump (TRUMP).

Starting Monday, January 20, $TRUMP will officially be available on Coinbase, Binance, and Robinhood. This triple listing is a game-changer, with Coinbase, Binance, and Robinhood offering massive user bases and smooth trading.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance on Monday issued an important announcement for the recently launched MELANIA meme coin, garnering substantial attention globally. The exchange revealed that it is launching a perpetual contract for the mentioned crypto, sparking market optimism amid a 75% price rally already taken by the asset.

The overall crypto market experienced a surge in liquidations, surpassing $1.1 billion with Bitcoin price hitting a fresh all-time high within hours of dipping below $100K levels.

Donald Trump's crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, acquired three new domains: trumpcoin.eth, erictrump.eth, and barrontrump.eth, hinting at potential new memecoin projects.

The Trumps have taken presidential commemorative coins into a new dimension with their latest foray into crypto. It used to be that a long-serving or outstanding former leader of the free world would see their likeness minted in gold to commemorate their tenure - after leaving office.

On Jan. 17, just days before Gary Gensler's final day as SEC chair, a flood of cryptocurrency ETF filings were submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Here's what could further impact the crypto markets this week.

Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, recently proposed a bold idea: Trump could airdrop TRUMP tokens to all 77 million Americans who supported him in the last election. This idea could change the way politics and cryptocurrency interact.

President-elect Donald Trump launched a meme coin called TRUMP on Jan. 18, of which he owns 80% of the supply unlocking throughout his presidency, triggering a weekend frenzy of activity. Initially, most assumed that Trump's social media had been hacked.

The past week has witnessed a series of cyber events in the Crypto space, numerous significant hacks and scams on decentralized platforms, social media, and blockchain initiatives have been reported.

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how El Salvador is becoming the capital of crypto for Latam, moving its economy positively.

Backpack Exchange, a regulated crypto exchange and wallet, has completed the acquisition of FTX EU. The exchange announced it had acquired the MiFID II-licensed European arm of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Donald Trump now reportedly holds over 90% of his net worth in cryptocurrency. This revelation has sparked intense debate across social media, with prominent tech entrepreneur and former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan weighing in on the potential global implications.

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as January 2025 brings forth a fresh wave of groundbreaking projects promising massive returns. From cutting-edge blockchain innovations to AI-driven alliances, the crypto landscape is ripe with opportunities.

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal accused the FDIC of playing “word games” after the agency said it only searched for pause letters from a specific time period.

The SEC has charged Nova Labs with fraud, alleging it misled investors about corporate partnerships and conducted unregistered crypto asset offerings, violating federal securities laws. SEC Accuses Nova Labs of Crypto Fraud in Gensler's Final Act The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Nova Labs Inc.

Legendary hacker George Hotz has facetiously stated that none of your crypto assets are actually "safe."

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a downturn as Bitcoin struggles to hold its ground after reaching near its all-time high. The overall crypto market capitalization has fallen by around 4%, now sitting at approximately $3.54 trillion. Let's dive into the factors driving this decline.

Trump Token Airdrop could be a unique way for Trump to connect with supporters while promoting cryptocurrency.

Here's what we could expect for Base in 2025.

A top senator is spearheading efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies, prioritizing clear rules for digital assets to boost innovation, protect consumers, and ensure U.S. global competitiveness. 119th Congress: Senator's Ambitious Plan to Lead US in Crypto Regulation The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs announced on Jan.

Donald Trump's newly minted cryptocurrency soared on Monday to top $9 billion in market value, drawing in billions in trading volume just hours ahead of the U.S. President-elect's return to the White House.

The former CTO of Coinbase and general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz said in a thread on X that memecoins aren't wealth creation.

Memecoin crashes can result in significant losses for investors.

The Siberian power firm Irkutsk Energosbyt says it wants to prosecute around 400 “illegal” crypto miners. The post Siberian Power Firm Aims to Prosecute 400 ‘Illegal' Crypto Miners appeared first on Cryptonews.

In the past 24 hours, leveraged cryptocurrency positions worth $983.58 million have been liquidated. As of 8:05 a.m.

President-elect Donald Trump launched his cryptocurrency a mere four days before his second inauguration. A constitutional crisis in making?

Donald Trumps launch of the TRUMP meme coin has spiked cryptocurrency-related searches, while insider trading allegations surface. Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Nova Labs for unregistered securities sales.

Donald Trumps upcoming inauguration as the 47th president of the United States is unlikely to significantly impact major cryptocurrency prices, as much of the optimism surrounding his pro-crypto stance appears to have already been priced into the market. Analysts predict that the event will pass without major price movements for Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, and other leading digital assets.

The following article is an op-ed by Mike Romanenko, CVO & Co-founder of Kyrrex. The crypto industry in Europe is standing at the threshold of a regulatory transformation.

For her first segment of the year, Regina looks at some potential Web3 games that provide entertainment and potential airdrop rewards.

AI agents and blockchain converge in the Metropolis protocol, which enables autonomous, decentralized ecosystems.

The Trump family shakes up the crypto world again as Melania Trump launches her own meme coin, MELANIA. However, questions arise about the balance between public roles and personal profit.

The new trends of cryptocurrencies according to the experts at Ledger.

The cryptocurrency industry celebrated the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump with a grand event, the “Crypto Ball,” held in Washington, D.C. The event, which saw prominent crypto figures, tech leaders, and policymakers mingle, symbolized a fresh wave of hope for the digital asset sector, as it anticipates a more supportive and crypto-friendly administration.

For years, the cryptocurrency sector has asked the U.S. for a clearer regulatory framework. With a new president to take office, the industry is hoping it will get its wish, Bloomberg News reported Sunday (Jan. 19).

A popular cryptocurrency exchange platform foresees an outsized market rally for altcoins in the upcoming weeks after Donald Trump assumes the US presidency on January 20. A Coinbase analysis urged crypto traders to start positioning themselves in the altcoin space as a potential huge rally concerning altcoins is on the horizon.