In Los Angeles, the fires dance. Burned wallets, forgotten private keys, digital fortunes fade away, taking dreams and cryptos into the oblivion of an apocalyptic blaze.

A grand jury has indicted three Russian citizens on charges connected to operating crypto-tumbling services. According to a new press release by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), a federal grand jury has indicted Russian nationals Roman Ostapenko, Alexander Oleynik and Anton Tarasov for their alleged involvement in operating crypto mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io.

Turner said earlier this week that the company has made some changes to its organizational structure. The move is part of a larger trend of layoffs in the cryptocurrency sector.

The second week of 2025 began with the $32.70 million sale of FTX EU to Backpack. Total known investments came in at roughly $189.96 million across various blockchain sectors.

A New Hampshire lawmaker introduced legislation this week designed to allow the state's treasury to invest in digital assets and precious metals.

In 2024, Binance grew from several angles, from registered user count to active Earn users to assets under custody and overall average daily trading volume.

Several U.S. lawmakers are revealing their cryptocurrency investments, showcasing the growing presence of digital assets among government officials.

CFPB wants your thoughts on new rules to make crypto safer for users. Share your feedback and help shape the future of crypto protection!

A 51-year-old Miami resident and pastor is accused of using his pulpit to swindle unsuspecting souls into a cryptocurrency scam. According to a Jan. 8 release from the U.S.

Donald Trump isn't wasting a second. As he steps into the Oval on January 20, his plans are nothing short of an executive blitzkrieg.

Kenya is set to introduce legislation that would permit the use of cryptocurrencies. Kenyans Retain Interest in Crypto Despite Government Opposition Kenya is preparing legislation that would allow the use of cryptocurrencies, a senior official in President William Ruto's government has said.

Flockerz siap jadi bintang bull market! Temukan alasan di balik potensinya dan strategi investasi terbaik.

The crypto market is wobbling like a tightrope walker in a windstorm. $BTC dipped below $92,000 this past week, leaving traders clutching their keyboards, while $ETH and $XRP each slid by 2%.

The success of the regulation will depend on consistent enforcement across the EU and balancing oversight with growth, amid a global trend towards more comprehensive crypto regulation.

Kenya is preparing legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies with a draft proposal open for public feedback until Jan. 24.

India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah has revealed the threat posed by crypto, drones, and the dark web to countries globally. Chairing a regional conference on drug trafficking and national security, Shah noted in strong words that the country will not condone drugs being smuggled across its borders.

The crypto market is yet to find its footing to continue the rally it noted in Q4 2024. With Bitcoin hovering under the $95,000 mark at the moment, many altcoins are struggling to post any decent gains.

Donald Trump will soon be the 47th US President, with the inauguration event on January 20. Compared to the last presidency, things are totally different this time.

A new era seems to be opening up for American financial advisors. According to a recent survey conducted by Bitwise, 56% of them say they are more inclined to invest in cryptocurrencies after Donald Trump's victory.

As the crypto world continues to expand, meme coins are evolving beyond just a trend—they're becoming an integral part of many portfolios.

The California wildfires have left a trail of destruction behind, counting among their victims Kevin Rose, the creator of the NFT firm PROOF.

Crypto allocations by financial advisors doubled in 2024, with 22% investing client funds, up from 11% in 2023, says Bitwise.

Linking a CBDC, tokenized asset, digital wallet, and bank account is what governments need to envision as the goal of any CBDC initiative.

Messari, a crypto market intelligence platform, announced that it was laying off 15% of its full-time employees to focus on growing its core product lines. The decision came amid a wave of crypto industry layoffs that have impacted several high-ranking crypto firms.

Travis Ford, co-founder and head trader of Wolf Capital, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud conspiracy after orchestrating a scheme that defrauded investors out of $9.4 million. The post Crypto Firm Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to $9M Wire Fraud Scheme appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto world is back in the spotlight as David Sacks, the newly appointed AI and Crypto Czar, prepares to host the first-ever Crypto Ball in Washington DC.

This is a very short and simple update on what we have witnessed this week in the cryptocurrency market. Staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the market is essential for making better decisions. Let's analyse the market. Ready? Dive in! US Market Weekly Update The US market has witnessed a serious fall of 1.

A crypto investor turned savvy as its three constant wins led to a profit of $9M. Lookonchain's recent findings point to the trader and the three strategic trades that turned successful and profitable despite the market volatility.

According to the Indian authorities, the accused have been sentenced to judicial custody, while efforts are being put together to apprehend the other individuals working with him.

This week in the crypto world, one lost $474,422 to a phishing attack, while another revealed a ₹600 crore plan to help WazirX hack victims. However, scams and vulnerabilities are still ways to defeat users and platforms, reinforcing the necessity for consciousness and integral protection.

Late last year, it was announced that collapsed crypto exchange FTX would begin the distribution of funds to investors who suffered serious losses through Kraken and BitGo by early January, 2025. A recent post on X by FTX creditor Sunil reveals that Kraken has sent emails to customers to receive FTX-distributed funds.

A crypto trader turned $458K into $4.9M in just two weeks with Swarms, an AI-powered meme coin on Solana. The investment grew nearly 10x, showcasing the rapid rise of Solana-based meme coins.

Three Russian citizens have been charged in federal court in the Northern District of Georgia for running Blender.io and Sinbad.io, crypto tumblers. Allegedly, these platforms that help hide the sources of transactions were used by hackers for crypto-currency laundering of money received from ransomware attacks, virtual currency thefts, and other unlawful activities.

LATAM continues to expand in terms of the cryptocurrency scene. This week the highlights were the impressive rise of Orionx gaining $1 billion in transaction volumes.

Industri cryptocurrency dikenal sangat fluktuatif. Meskipun sifatnya tidak terduga, hal ini dapat menjadi peluang menarik bagi investor yang ingin meraih keuntungan dari pergerakan harga secara mendadak.

Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision, announces a new explosive phase in the altcoin market that he calls "banana singularity," characterized by a widespread increase in prices. This prediction comes as Bitcoin consolidates around $93,000 after having crossed the $100,000 mark in early January.

Non-fungible token (NFT) sales climbed 10.7% over the past week, amassing $155.6 million in sales within a seven-day window. Penguins, Abstract Beings, and Base's Meteoric Rise According to data from cryptoslam.io, while overall NFT sales increased, the number of buyers dropped by a staggering 85.1% compared to the prior week.

Travis Ford, a co-founder of Wolf Capital, pleaded guilty to crypto fraud and receiving money by luring investors with false promises of higher returns.

Amid the ongoing global tensions, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a major setback this week. However, taking the opportunity of the ongoing crypto crash, whales are actively stacking altcoins at a highly discounted price.

The newly appointed AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks will host the inaugural Crypto Ball with several industry leaders in attendance next week. As Donald Trump takes charge as President on January 20, the crypto industry has high hopes from Sacks with expectations of more crypto-friendly policies.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule requiring crypto service providers to refund customers for losses due to hacks.

A founder of the Web3 product studio argues that venture capital (VC) participation in token launch events has filled the gap left by the decline of initial coin offerings as a fundraising method.

According to a recent survey by Bitwise, over half of U.S.-based financial advisors expressed an increased willingness to invest in cryptocurrency following Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election.

Messari layoffs have occurred, with 15% of its full-time staff affected as part of annual restructuring amid wider layoffs in the crypto industry.

FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill urges clearer guidelines for banks on managing crypto.

A majority of participants on Pump.fun, a decentralized platform focused on Solana-based memecoins, have not achieved profits exceeding $10,000, recent analytics reveal. Despite the platforms popularity, few traders have managed to capitalize significantly on its offerings.

Cryptocurrency analytics and research firm Messari has laid off approximately 15% of its workforce as part of an organizational restructuring, CEO Eric Turner confirmed to The Block on Friday. We made some changes to our organizational structure earlier this week to streamline the business and double down on the growth weve seen across our core product lines, Turner said in a direct message.