The CEO of Franklin Templeton, Jenny Johnson, has said that blockchain technology will soon be used to create ETFs and mutual funds. He is confident Trump will be a good influence on crypto and open up the doors for clearer regulations through the integration of old-school finance and the new bad-boy crypto.

Singapore-based cryptocurrency firm Crypto.com, serving over 100 million customers globally, has launched Crypto.com Exchange in the United States.

Keplr, a crypto wallet provider, has raised $5 million in a seed funding round after four years of operating as a bootstrapped company.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank "don't actually have the money" to back up their pledge to invest $500 billion in U.S. AI infrastructure.

In a recent development, the investment firm led by Saudi Arabian Prince is not likely to invest in cryptocurrency in the near future. As per recent report from Reuters, Kingdom Holding, the investment firm led by Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, has announced that it will not be investing in cryptocurrency in the near future.

Is the short-term scare turning whales into paper-hands or is a downfall coming for the top DeFi tokens?

Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain announced a CEO departure and interim leadership changes. Argo Blockchain, the British dual-listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, has revealed that CEO Thomas Chippas will step down from his role and board position, effective Feb. 28.

Circle chief executive Jeremy Allaire thinks President Donald Trump will enable banks to trade crypto assets. In a new interview with Reuters, Allaire predicts Trump will sign a flurry of executive orders (EOs) enabling banks to hold digital assets in portfolios, trade them and offer crypto services to wealthy customers.

A decade of imprisonment ends with a simple two-word message. Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road, has been pardoned and released, and Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's creator, welcomed him back with a subtle but iconic gesture — a “GM Ross” on social media.

Speculation on social media had suggested that the Saudi royal family was considering investing in cryptocurrencies.

Institutions are fueling demand for regulated derivatives offerings and it's up to the crypto industry to deliver the trust factors that these companies require, avoiding the mistakes of the last cycle, says Bobby Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp US.

TL;DR Crypto.com relaunches its app in the US and introduces an institutional exchange with access to over 300 cryptocurrencies and advanced tools like trading bots. The CRO token rose 7.9% following the announcement, though its value remains affected by the 2022 market crash.

Cryptocurrency adoption by merchants is reshaping global commerce, driving financial inclusivity and enabling a borderless future.

MetaMask users can now withdraw Ether from layer-2 networks directly into fiat currencies via Ramp Network.

Chris Taylor, vice president of listings and services at the New York Stock Exchange, anticipates a stronger IPO market this year, with growing interest from cryptocurrency companies seeking public listings.

After pardoning Ross Ulbricht, speculation increases about whether the new president will grant clemency to Roger Ver, a pivotal figure in Bitcoin's early rise.

SOON has raised $22 million through the sale of its “COMMing SOON” NFTs ahead of its mainnet launch.

In the face of the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally positioning itself to structure the regulatory framework for this booming universe. On January 21, the official announcement of the creation of a dedicated working group, led by Hester Peirce, marks a strategic turning point.

Crypto.com launches U.S. institutional exchange, intensifying competition with Coinbase as institutional interest in cryptocurrency continues to rise.

LINE says all the applications will be powered by Kaia, an L1 blockchain that LINE NEXT recently joined hands with South Korea's top messaging platform Kakao to develop.

SEC Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda launched a crypto task force dedicated to developing a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for crypto assets.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead a newly formed crypto task force focused on creating clear, collaborative regulations, marking a shift from the agency's previous enforcement-driven approach.

The FSC intends to develop a regulatory framework for stablecoins and expedite the next phase of virtual asset legislation, which includes regulating the issuance and listing of virtual assets.

Base, Coinbase's Layer-2 (L2) blockchain solution, has reached new heights, setting an all-time high daily decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume near $3 billion.

The Hong Kong Legislative Council Committee has made the next move in its stablecoin regulation pursuit.

Most crypto assets are subdued on Wednesday. The crypto market could be waiting for a price explosion, and it could happen as early as this week or next.

ETF issuers have submitted applications to the SEC, possible hoping the Commission would be more lenient following Gensler's departure.

Donald Trump has boldly moved back into his role as the US President and is wasting no time boosting the US crypto industry to greater heights. Despite only returning to the White House yesterday, the Trump administration has already introduced a new task force to ease crypto regulations.

Combining the progress of AI with the principles of blockchain decentralization established over a decade ago offers a way forward

The DePIN project aims to wean vapers off nicotine through a tokenized model that leverages financial incentives to help them quit.

The SEC has launched a new cryptocurrency task force, signaling a significant shift in regulatory strategy just after President Donald Trump's inauguration and the resignation of Gary Gensler as SEC chair.

Similar in concept to Treasury stripping, the Permuto product cleaves a Microsoft common share into two: a "dividend certificate" and an "appreciation certificate."

An analyst who accurately called the 2022 crypto collapse believes that digital assets are close to entering a period of sustained rallies. Pseudonymous analyst Capo tells his 909,000 followers on the social media platform X that he sees the resurgence of bullish momentum in crypto.

The SEC forms a crypto task force under Acting Chair Mark Uyeda's leadership. Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead the team in developing clear crypto regulations.

Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, expressed her optimism about the future of crypto regulation under the Trump administration. In a recent interview, Johnson predicted that the Trump administration would work towards the integration of traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrencies, thereby providing the necessary regulatory clarity in the United States.

Maintaining open dialogue with regulators and stakeholders builds trust over time.

Some DeFi protocols have been pioneering intent-based trading, offering solutions to some of DeFi's most persistent flaws.

CryptoQuant's CEO, Ki Young Ju, recently issued an apology for his previous comments in a post on X. He stated, “I misunderstood memecoins but now see their value.

Binance users saved $1.75 billion in remittance fees through $26 billion in fee-free crypto transfers from 2022 to 2024.

What is Hashnote and why is it a key piece for Circle

Blockchain-powered asset tokenization is set to reshape Latin America's financial systems, driving efficiency, inclusion and transparency.

Gate.io released its latest Proof of Reserves report, once again demonstrating its industry leadership with outstanding figures. This milestone reinforces the platform's commitment to security and trust, providing users and the market with a stronger foundation of reliability.

The statement by Donald Trump regarding an unprecedented $500 billion investment in AI has caught the attention of experts.

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.

After yet another technical hiccup, this time with Solana, Coinbase's CEO apologized and pledged to scale infrastructure and provide “tier 1” support for high-demand periods.

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.