Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit is closing its operations in Russia to conform to European Union sanctions, according to Russian media. However, some Russians living abroad will still have access to its services.

After nearly three years of uncertainty, FTX, once a dominant player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, is set to initiate the repayment process for its Bahamas-based creditors on February 18.

The crypto market is still waiting for the much-anticipated altcoin season, but signs suggest it may not arrive anytime soon. Altcoin seasons usually kick off when capital flows from Bitcoin to top altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), triggering widespread rallies.

The European Central Bank hopes U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to support cryptocurrencies pegged to the U.S. dollar will speed up legislative backing for the digital euro, ECB board member Piero Cipollone told Reuters.

Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell filed a housing discrimination suit, alleging a San Francisco building's management blocked a sale due to his involvement with crypto.

Institutional investors remain wary of crypto trading, according to a JPMorgan survey.

Crypto exchange Bybit has been fined and blocked in India for violating anti-money laundering laws, as authorities crack down on unregistered crypto operations in the country.

The SEC has reassigned its chief litigation counsel, Jorge Tenreiro, from overseeing enforcement lawsuits to the agency's IT department.

The crypto market is going through a turbulent period, and altcoins seem far from reaching their December highs. According to analyst Matthew Hyland, it will likely take until April, or even longer, to see a full recovery.

Russia now requires crypto miners to report earnings by the 20th of the following month, tightening oversight and restricting mining to approved entities while barring financial crime offenders. Russia Demands Crypto Miners Report Earnings—New Law Reshapes Industry Russia's Federal Tax Service (FNS) revealed on Feb.

Korea Financial Investment Association (Kofia) Chairman Seo Yoo-seok has called for the approval of cryptocurrency spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the formal recognition of security tokens. During a recent New Year's news conference at Kofia's Seoul headquarters, Seo highlighted the potential growth of the virtual asset market, influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's pro-crypto policies.

In a partnership aimed at bridging the gap between crypto payments and real world utilities, KuCoin Pay, on Tuesday, announced its collaboration with Uquid, one of the largest decentralized e-commerce platforms founded in 2016. This comes as a first partnership for KuCoin Pay, the recently launched advance payment system developed by Seychelles-based exchange, KuCoin, to

Burwick Law and Wolf Popper say Pump.fun users have created a range of tokens spoofing their names, logos, employees' names and even its plaintiffs.

Burwick Law and Wolf Popper say Pump.fun users have created a range of tokens spoofing their names, logos, employees' names and even its plaintiffs.

Brazilian funds could get the green light to invest in crypto and buy Bitcoin (BTC) if parliament approves a lawmaker's draft private member's bill. The post Lawmaker's Draft Bill Could Let Brazilian Funds Invest in Crypto appeared first on Cryptonews.

TIGER 21, an investment firm for high-net-worth individuals, has $6 billion of its $200 billion portfolio allocated to crypto, with some of its 1,600 members reportedly “all in” on crypto assets.

Binance CEO Richard Teng has ignited discussion in the crypto community with his recent X post, emphasizing the importance of discipline over motivation in business and blockchain innovation. Teng stated, Motivation fades.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson emphasized a cautious approach to interest rate adjustments, citing economic uncertainty. His remarks align with other Fed officials advocating for measured policy decisions.

Bybit, the worlds second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has been fined 9.27 crore rupees ($1.06 million) by Indias Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for violating the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The penalty, announced on January 31, 2023, follows Bybits expansion into India without securing the required registration.

Reservoir, a leading NFT infrastructure provider for platforms like Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), MetaMask, and Magic Eden, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Union Square Ventures (USV). Additional investors include Variant, Archetype, and Square Peg Capital.

The crypto industry saw ransomware payments decline by 35% in 2024, falling to $813 million from the previous year's $1.25 billion, according to Chainalysis‘ 2025 Crypto Crime Report. According to the firm, this marks the most significant annual decline in ransomware revenue over the past three years.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has reassigned its top litigator to the agency's computer management office, The Wall Street Journal reports.

The SEC's Crypto Task Force unveiled 10 priorities, including asset classification, jurisdiction, token offerings, registration, broker-dealers, custody, lending, staking, ETPs, and global coordination. SEC's Crypto Task Force: Key Priorities and Regulatory Roadmap U.S.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially unveiled its new Crypto Task Force, marking a pivotal shift in its regulatory approach to the digital asset sector.

Howard Lutnick, the billionaire CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is officially the US Commerce Secretary after a 16-12 Senate Commerce Committee vote on Wednesday. Known for his deep ties to crypto and Wall Street, Howard's new job comes with a lot of moving pieces: the $42.

Coinbase has submitted an amicus brief in the ongoing bankruptcy case of Prime Trust, urging the court to uphold legal protections for customer assets held by custodians. Paul Grewal, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, announced the filing on social media, emphasizing that customer assets should not be absorbed into a custodian's bankruptcy proceedings.

Strategy's fourth-quarter loss came as it stacked another 218,887 Bitcoin — its most aggressive quarter yet.

South Korean police have arrested 90 people on suspicion of using crypto to help them sell drugs in “bars and clubs all over the country.” The post South Korean Police Arrest 90 in Raid on ‘Crypto-powered Drug Gang' appeared first on Cryptonews.

The idea of implementing blockchain in United States Treasury transactions has found an exceptional supporter: Elon Musk.

Michael Saylor's cryptic social media post has ignited speculation following MicroStrategy's pause in Bitcoin acquisitions. With potential shifts in corporate strategy and regulatory engagement, investors are closely watching his next move. The post Michael Saylor Teases “Big Strategy Day,” Crypto Community Reacts appeared first on Cryptonews.

Reservoir plans to enhance token trading across multiple blockchains with new capital, backed by major investors and strategic partnerships.

The cryptocurrency sphere displayed modest equilibrium midweek, its total valuation clinging to $3.2 trillion—a fractional percentage point uplift from the prior day's start. Crypto Markets Hold Steady at $3.

The contested purchase: what happened?

Some members of Tiger 21 are "all in" on digital currencies like bitcoin according to founder Michael Sonnenfeldt.

In a highly anticipated conference on Tuesday, David Sacks, the newly appointed “Crypto Czar” and venture capitalist, alongside Republican lawmakers, laid out plans to develop a regulatory framework for crypto assets in the United States.

According to Chainalysis, 2024 saw a 35% reduction in ransomware payments, indicating a growing refusal among victims to comply with attackers' demands. This decline underscores the effectiveness of improved cybersecurity measures and collaborative efforts in combating cybercrime. The post Ransomware Payments Drop 35% in 2024 as Victims Refuse to Pay Hackers: Chainalysis appeared first on Cryptonews.

A major disruption targeting the LockBit ransomware group, combined with increased law enforcement actions, led to a significant 79% drop in ransomware payments during the second half of 2024.

The much-anticipated altcoin season, during which huge capital flows from Bitcoin toward alts continue to fail to manifest, as major tokens like Ethereum struggle to initiate a significant rally. With top altcoins facing a pullback, the possibility of an altseason remains low.

Proposed token relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission does not mean a blanket pass for all projects, attorney Franco Jafré said.

A classified page in the Federal Reserve's Internal Implementation Handbook presented by pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis today has exposed the Federal Reserve's involvement in the crypto industry's debanking under former president Joe Biden. The classified page reveals that the central bank has internal guidelines instructing staff to handle “controversial” clients—including crypto companies—with extreme caution.

Warren's shift on crypto regulation could signal a bipartisan move towards more inclusive banking policies for the crypto industry. The post Elizabeth Warren flips on crypto vows to end debanking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has announced a partnership with Sonic Labs. With this collaboration, Sonic users will gain access to Arkham's suite of intelligence features, including entity and address tracking, real-time alerts, dashboards, and visualization tools.

On Feb. 5, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation released 175 documents from the Biden-era FDIC correspondence ahead of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee GOP hearing on the debanking of crypto companies.

FDIC Document Release precedes Senate Banking Committee hearing on debanking. Operation Chokepoint 2.0 was real.

The chief investment officer at a digital asset investment firm believes the popular crypto memecoin sector may collapse if one new trend occurs. Arca CIO Jeff Dorman says on the social media platform X that memecoins may fall out of popularity once tokens tied to real-world assets start being issued on a wide scale.

Binance is facing mounting pressure to disclose its full liquidation data, as the recent liquidation event saw losses of around $8B to $10B, nearly five times higher than the initial estimates. This follows an intense call from the crypto community for greater transparency regarding liquidation data from exchanges.

Coinbase's head of product business operations, Conor Grogan, decided to do some sleuthing recently that led him to investigate the publicly known and curiously monitored Satoshi Sakamoto wallets. The Coinbase exec made what he called some “new findings” that may not have been previously reported.