President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to support the “responsible growth” of the digital assets industry. According to a new memo released by the White House, Trump signed an executive order yesterday promoting the use of blockchains for individuals and entities.

EO and SEC's Rescission of SAB 121: President Trump's second administration painted a new landscape for digital assets and cryptocurrency in the United States

Chris Maurice, CEO of Yellow Card, believes the emergence of a crypto-friendly government in the U.S. will prompt African regulators to establish rules for the sector. African Regulators Seen Following U.S.

From Trump to Melania, we now have the Ivanka Trump coin. The crypto industry is going full-throttle on Trump mania, but at least one family member isn't happy with the latest development, particularly the release of the $IVANKA coin.

Nearly a week into his presidency, and Donald Trump has yet to mention bitcoin. But despite the absence by name of any one particular digital asset, the crypto world still had reason to perk up on Thursday (Jan.

In a letter sent to crypto executives Friday, the chair of the House Oversight Committee announced an inquiry into alleged debanking.

The double dose of news is a celebrated time for crypto but not with some reservations about what the U.S. will do next.

President Trump took a hardline stance against an American CBDC—but now the European Central Bank is even more eager about a digital euro.

Economist and commentator Peter Schiff on Friday sharply criticized President Donald Trump‘s recent executive order on digital assets, suggesting it is a thinly veiled attempt to “pay off donors” rather than a genuine effort to advance the crypto industry. What Happened: Schiff, known for his skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, voiced his concerns on X, stating the order was "just an easy way to pay off donors.

ECB board member Piero Cipollone said the European Central Bank (ECB) must accelerate efforts to launch a digital euro in response to President Donald Trump's push to promote dollar-backed stablecoins globally, Reuters reported on Jan. 24.

David Sacks classified NFTs and meme coins as collectibles, likening them to memorabilia with cultural and commemorative value.

The companies behind the crypto exchanges Kraken and Blockchain.com have joined the dozens of corporations and wealthy individuals that have hired the President Trump-tied lobbying firm Ballard Partners since November's elections, records show.

Andreessen Horowitz, the Silicon Valley-based venture capital giant, is planning a pullback from the crypto investing market in the United Kingdom, the Financial Times has reported.

Representatives French Hill and Bryan Steil have voiced strong support for President Trump's recent executive orders advancing digital assets and artificial intelligence Hill is the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, and Steil is the Chair of the Digital

Piero Cipollone reportedly said Donald Trump's executive order affecting stablecoins could potentially influence people considering abandoning big banks.

The independent government agency regulating Taiwan's financial markets will reportedly propose a special law that will allow banks to issue stablecoins. The United Daily News reports that Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) plans to submit the draft legislation on virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in June.

"The executive order, as a whole, is mostly aspirational and symbolic. But the direction it points, I think, is quite bullish," a crypto market source told BI.

The US crypto industry is flourishing, attracting investors worldwide, especially after Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. American venture capitalist Andreessen Horowitz has revealed plans to withdraw its crypto investments in the United Kingdom, opting to capitalize on burgeoning opportunities in the United States instead.

President Trump's "Digital Asset" Executive Order is not what we hoped for. Luckily, Senator Lummis is taking a better approach to establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin issued a stark warning about the potential dangers of “politician coins,” calling them a “perfect bribery vehicle” that could undermine the integrity of democratic systems. In a series of detailed social media posts, Buterin outlined how these digital tokens could enable politicians to gain indirect financial gain while providing plausible deniability.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) surged after President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at fostering crypto industry growth, with a focus on regulatory frameworks. Samir Kerbage, chief investment officer at Hashdex, joins Morning Brief to explain that while the order didn't immediately include bitcoin in a national reserve, it still marks a positive shift.

Binance Futures launches VINEUSDT and PIPPINUSDT perpetual contracts on January 24, 2025. VINEUSDT is based on Vine Coin, while PIPPINUSDT focuses on AI-driven PIPPIN memecoin.

Digital asset organization Alpha Transform Holdings on Friday unveiled its new investment and trading platform, the Alpha Liquid Terminal, at the WAGMI blockchain event. The platform, designed for institutional traders and investors, is built on a modular framework that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to provide real-time financial intelligence.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has rescinded a highly controversial rule that set certain rules for banks and other public firms wanting to hold crypto.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has clarified that it has not finalized plans to launch futures contracts for Solana (SOL) and XRP after an accidental publication on its beta website sparked widespread speculation.

MicroStrategy has spent years raising money via stock and debt offerings to buy Bitcoins. Now, the company is one of the largest holders of the asset, with a stash worth about $47 billion and about $18 billion in unrealized gains.

The Canadian government has raised concerns about the growing use of cryptocurrencies in the illicit opioid trade, particularly in the trafficking and production of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs.

MicroStrategy may have to pay up to $18 billion in realized bitcoin gains despite the firm never selling a token, WSJ reports.

It's the ultimate “changing of the guard” for cryptocurrency enthusiasts in America and worldwide. Whether you're invested in crypto or just interested in it, mark your calendars as a new era for digital assets is set to commence on January 20, 2025.

TL;DR The ECB is pushing for the creation of a digital euro to counter the global growth of U.S.-backed stablecoins led by Trump. The measure seeks to protect the European banking system from financial disintermediation caused by the hegemony of the digital dollar.

According to data from RWA.xyz, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) currently have a market capitalization of over $16.6 billion.

In a significant move, Trump established a new cryptocurrency working group without the Federal Reserve and FDIC, sparking industry discussions about regulatory approach and financial innovation.

a16z refocuses on US crypto opportunities post-Trump's re-election, scaling back UK operations amid pro-crypto executive orders. The post a16z cuts UK crypto plans as it shifts focus to Trump-era US opportunities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

As 2025 kicks off the crypto space is buzzing with potential, drawing in an increased amount of investors eager to be part of the bull run.

David Balland and his wife were rescued in a police operation involving elite units, Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said.

A recent study by Cornerstone Research indicates that in 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) witnessed a notable decrease in enforcement actions related to crypto. The number of cases dropped by 30% in Gary Gensler's final year as SEC chairman, from 47 in 2023 to just 33 in the previous year.

A January 23 White House briefing revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump and El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele discussed working together to combat illegal immigration into the U.S. on a call. The presidents also discussed how to crack down on transnational gangs, including the Tren de Aragua gang, notably snubbing crypto.

Donald Trump's executive order on crypto signals support for the industry, but it was "easy stuff," according to TD Cowen.

A widely followed trader is issuing a warning on altcoins in the artificial intelligence (AI) crypto sector. The trader pseudonymously known as Bluntz tells his 312,000 followers on the social media platform X that the “big” AI-related crypto assets are signaling the possibility of the bullish run coming to an end over the short term.

Blockchain protocol Chain is considering legal action against TRON founder Justin Sun after he accused the company of market manipulation.

When it comes to the crypto industry, President Trump means business. He has already issued an executive order to stop some banking challenges for crypto and Web3 companies.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has rescinded an accounting rule that forced banks to treat bitcoin and other tokens as a liability on their balance sheets.

The crypto trading industry has created major milestones over the years. Many more milestones are expected with Donald Trump's presidency.

Donald Trump winning the elections has ushered in an unprecedented amount of bullish sentiment in the crypto market. With tons of crypto-friendly regulatory changes expected in the coming weeks, Morgan Stanley is among the first banks to openly explore crypto market expansion.

In a latest development, European Central Bank board member Piero Cipollone stated that euro zone banks need a digital euro to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's promotion of stablecoins, which are typically pegged to the U.S. dollar.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that upends the American approach to crypto. This text marks a break by excluding two key players, the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), from regulatory discussions.

US President Donald Trump's highly anticipated crypto-focused executive order has triggered a significant buzz in the community. The order outlines a broader crypto strategy, with a key focus on promoting dollar-backed stablecoins.

Crypto markets steadied on Friday, still holding below recent highs even after President Donald Trump ordered the creation of a new working group, tasked with proposing new crypto rules and exploring the possibility of a U.S. cryptocurrency stockpile.