Bitfinex analysts predict renewed optimism and increased capital for the crypto market following Donald Trump's election victory.

A Minnesota man, Joshua Paul Armbrust, 44, has been indicted for a “cryptojacking” scheme that exploited his former employer's computing resources to mine ether (ETH), causing over $45,000 in damages, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota.

Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election on November 5, 2024, marks a potential turning point for the crypto industry. During his campaign, the freshly elected president of the United States made the crypto sector one of his key arguments, multiplying promises to the community.

In a closely contested Senate race, pro-crypto Republican candidate Bernie Moreno has emerged victorious over Democrat Sherrod Brown, marking a significant shift in Ohio's political space. The Associated Press announced Moreno's win in the early hours of Wednesday (November 6), ending Brown's tenure and replacing a notable opponent of cryptocurrency regulation with a vocal supporter.

Kraken's attorney, Michael O'Connor, criticized the SEC's move on Wednesday, calling it an ‘Election Day gambit.'

Gary Wang, one of Sam Bankman-Fried's longtime friends and a key witness at his trial, is set to be sentenced on Nov. 20.

DeFi firms have feared implementing “value accrual mechanisms” for their tokens under the SEC's oversight — but that could change with president-elect Donald Trump.

Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Bitwise, is offering a hopeful outlook for the future of the cryptocurrency market. Despite the political backdrop and potential regulatory challenges, Hougan remains confident that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins are poised for long-term growth.

The cryptocurrency industry has emerged as a dominant financial force in the 2024 U.S. election cycle, surpassing traditional sectors like oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and major financial institutions in political contributions. According to an analysis by blockchain research firm Breadcrumbs, the crypto sector has raised at least $238 million so far in this election cycle—far surpassing the contributions from industries that typically dominate political fundraising.

Digitalization is everywhere, and it's not an exemption for finance. Crypto wallets, though slowly, penetrate our lives actively – their usage is steadily growing. Their main function is to store cryptocurrency. But today, crypto wallets actively go beyond that main function and transform into a tool for a digital identity.

Binance is shifting its focus to increase cryptocurrency adoption in Thailand which could transform the future of digital assets in the Asian region.

Pro-crypto candidates make significant gains in the 2024 U.S. elections, opening up the way for crypto-friendly regulations.

FTX co-founder Gary Wang requested a non-custodial sentence due to his limited role in the FTX crisis.

Pro-crypto candidates emerged as key victors in the 2024 US elections, winning significant seats in Congress. The shift in Congressional makeup signals potential momentum for favorable blockchain legislation.

In the wake of President Donald Trumps re-election, the crypto community is energized by his 11 pledges aimed at overhauling US crypto regulations and fostering innovation to secure global leadership. US Policy Shift: Trumps Crypto Promises Ignite Bitcoin Optimism Many people are quite excited about Donald Trumps plans for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry as a whole, and this excitement has only grown after he won the 2024 US presidential election.

A closely followed crypto analyst believes three groups of digital assets will have explosive rallies this cycle. In a new video update, the host of InvestAnswers tells his 530,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin (BTC) and two other types of crypto assets are set up for massive rallies.

Central banks all over the world are exploring the potential benefits of CBDCs. IMF's recent analyses shows the potential benefits and risks that central banks face.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently shared his perspective on the U.S. election outcome, framing it as a victory for the cryptocurrency sector. Armstrong emphasized that the election results have energized pro-crypto advocates and strengthened efforts to foster an economic environment more favorable to digital assets.

The Japanese e-commerce titan Mercari has seen a ninefold rise in its crypto exchange trading revenues over the past year. The post Japanese E-commerce Giant Mercari's Crypto Exchange Revenues ‘Up x9' on 2023 appeared first on Cryptonews.

FTX co-founder Gary Wang has requested a federal judge not to send him to prison. He noted that he is testifying against the former business partner, Sam Bankman-Fried, someone he has known for a long time in a fraud case.

DeFi tokens rallied in the aftermath of the US election. Trump's victory set expectations of a more lenient regulatory regime in the USA.

FTX co-founder Gary Wang should not receive prison time, his lawyer argued in a sentencing memorandum filed on Wednesday.

He added that the crypto-friendly super PAC Fairshake amassed $78 million thus far in the 2026 U.S. midterms.

The chief executive of crypto asset management firm Galaxy Digital says that big changes are coming to the digital assets industry following yesterday's US presidential election.

The rise of memecoins is an important milestone of the crypto community and Binance research credits increased the money supply for it. As investors have more appetite for high-risk assets, memecoins have tripled in value.

As far as winners go, Trump wasn't the only one emerging victorious on Election Day, with predictions markets seemingly vindicated.

The Kenyan government collected $77.5 million tax revenue from cryptocurrency traders in the last fiscal year. Kenya Seeks $465 Million in Crypto Taxes The Kenyan government collected $77.5 million (10 billion shillings) in taxes from cryptocurrency traders during the 2023-24 financial year, Anthony Mwaura, head of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), recently disclosed.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong views Trump's win as a crypto election victory, highlighting increased political support for digital assets. The post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls Trump's win a victory for crypto and economic freedom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

As the final votes come in, over 250 pro-crypto candidates are projected to win, signifying a new era for digital assets legislation.

The U.S. marketplace will likely become more cryptocurrency-friendly with industry-backed lawmakers winning in Congress and the White House this election cycle.

Previously called Onyx, JP Morgan has refreshed its network under the Kinexys name as it rolls out new infrastructure and capabilities.

DailyCoin takes a look at some of the bold crypto promises the President-elect made on the campaign trail.

Analysts expect crypto products to proliferate after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's Nov. 5 US election win.

PolitiFi tokens as a whole lost 13% of their value, but some obsolete political memes are down 95-99% as the market refg

While none of the big three crypto super political action committees (PACs) — Fairshake, Protect Progress and Defend American Jobs — donated to a US presidential candidate, they did support several congressional efforts.

The U.S. cryptocurrency industry emerged victorious on election night as the country voted into office than 250 pro-crypto Congressional candidates and helped reelect former President Donald Trump.

Quinn Thompson, the founder of crypto hedge fund Lekker Capital, shared with CoinDesk why he was so confident Trump would win despite concerning polls.

In the past 24 hours, Binance has set a new record as the market sentiment shifts and Bitcoin (BTC) the world's largest digital asset, hit its all-time high. Binance's $8.

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Hut 8 Corp., a North American bitcoin miner, has unveiled plans to enhance its application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) fleet, aiming for a boost in self-mining efficiency and expanded hashrate capacity by early 2025.

CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos with Michael Bucella, Neoclassic Capital managing director, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss crypto under Trump

With Republicans soon to have a majority in the US Senate, Cynthia Lummis said she plans to have lawmakers pass a bill to “build a strategic Bitcoin reserve.”

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a motion seeking judgment in its case against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, focusing on defenses such as “fair notice” and the “major questions doctrine.” This move, led by SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's team, aims to limit further discovery into the agency's regulatory policies, particularly those affecting the

JPMorgan has developed instant dollar-euro settlements using its Kinexys blockchain, with the new feature slated to go live in the coming months. According to a Bloomberg News report, the bank will leverage its proprietary JPM Coin to facilitate fast, secure transactions for participating institutions.

Mark Cuban congratulated Donald Trump on November 6 for defeating Democratic pick Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The post Billionaire Crypto Investor Mark Cuban Congratulates Donald Trump On Presidential Win appeared first on Cryptonews.

Memecoins styled after the president-elect refused to join the market rally, instead taking a sharp dive.

A crypto custody business that's majority-owned by the world's 44th-largest bank is reportedly planning to raise more capital. Bloomberg reports that Zodia Custody Ltd, a subsidiary of Standard Chartered, is in talks to secure approximately $50 million in funding from investors.