Cornerstone Research says the US Securities and Exchange Commission launched 33 crypto-related lawsuits last year, down from 47 in 2023.
Lawmakers are pushing back on a Biden administration rule redefining decentralized finance participants as “brokers,” warning it risks stifling U.S. cryptocurrency innovation and driving it overseas. Biden's Crypto Rule Sparks Backlash: Will It Push Blockchain Innovation Overseas? U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order forming the Digital Asset Working Group to create a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rescinded on Thursday accounting guidance long opposed by the cryptocurrency industry, an early move in President Donald Trump's pivot away from the policies of the prior administration and a win for the crypto sector.
David Sacks hails President Donald Trump's executive order on crypto while slamming the Biden administration's "prosecution and persecution" of the industry.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin posted a cautionary screed about TRUMP, political meme coins, and the current state of the crypto industry.
The volatility in the crypto market hasn't missed the mining industry. Since the beginning of the year, we've seen volatility in miner behavior, with alternating periods of accumulation and distribution.
“Bitcoin” wasn't mentioned once in Trump's executive order to study a crypto stockpile, so some maximalists fear it could include other cryptocurrencies.
Two low-cap memecoins are primed to surge higher amid low market sentiment, according to a popular crypto analyst.
Altcoin rally in January has been delayed as key alt season index remained neutral and BTC dominance jumped back to 58%.
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R) New York shares why she wants a raise in the SALT Cap and states “there's really no other way to do it” when referring to placing it in the Reconciliation Bill Congress is working on.
The letter to federal regulators warns the TRUMP meme coin opens up covert foreign influence, urging regulators to answer the call.
A newly established Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets will work to develop a federal regulatory framework governing digital assets and consider the creation of a “strategic national digital assets stockpile.
Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pulled the plug on Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121), a rule that had tied crypto companies in regulatory knots since 2022.
The co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, has expressed his concerns over the increasing number of political tokens and their potential use as a tool for bribery. In his recent post, Buterin pointed out the possible adverse effects of such tokens particularly when they are linked to powerful politicians.
Binance Labs has officially rebranded as YZi Labs and expanded its investment scope to include artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology, according to a Jan. 23 statement shared with CryptoSlate. YZi Labs aims to foster groundbreaking projects in Web3, AI, and biotech while identifying potential synergies across these sectors.
Taiwan will allow banks to issue stablecoins like USDT and USDC by June 2025 with FSC licensing. New AML regulations for virtual asset service providers take effect in January 2025, requiring strict compliance and registration.
The pre-authorization for Okx brings it closer to obtaining a complete MiCA license after establishing a dedicated MiCA hub in Malta. Okx Inches Closer to Full MiCA License Okx Exchange has announced the receipt of Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) pre-authorization for Virtual Financial Assets (VFA).
Trump-era CFTC leadership appoints Harry Jung, former Citigroup executive, to advance the agency's digital assets agenda.
Coinbase rolled out the newest State of Crypto report. The study was conducted by Ipsos.
The SEC announced Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 122, canceling the previous guidance under SAB 121, which discouraged banks from holding Bitcoin in custody.
Liquidity concerns loomed over Donald Trump while he was out of office. Thanks to an inaugural weekend unlike any other, those worries are now gone.
The SEC published a new Staff Accounting Bulletin revoking SAB 121, rules that governed how financial firms should hold crypto criticized by the industry.
The SEC published a new Staff Accounting Bulletin revoking SAB 121, rules that governed how financial firms should hold crypto criticized by the industry.
The MMA fighter Lamberd Akhiadov received cryptoassets and US dollars worth $151,000 before “carrying out a terrorist attack” on December 31, 2022, Russian police say. The post MMA Fighter ‘Received $151k in Crypto' Before Moscow Park ‘Terrorist Attack' appeared first on Cryptonews.
Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick said the lender is exploring how it can offer crypto services in the US and intends to engage with regulators once the review is complete. During an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box on Jan.
OKX secured pre-authorization under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) on January 22.
Under the revised framework, companies can now assess crypto-safeguarding obligations under broader U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards.
The SEC has revoked controversial crypto accounting guidance following upheaval from lawmakers and the crypto industry alike.
Binance Labs is rebranding to YZi Labs and becoming an independent organization, allowing former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao to take an active role.
The SEC published a new staff accounting bulletin rescinding SAB 121, which set certain rules for financial firms wanting to hold crypto.
More than $70 million worth of cryptocurrencies were drained from the platform, likely by a sophisticated group of actors.
Crypto's reputation has taken a dramatic turn for the better as President Donald Trump returns to the White House.
After four days in office, President Trump has signed an executive order banning CBDCs and laying the groundwork for a digital asset regulatory framework. The initiative seeks to position the U.S. as a leader in cryptocurrency innovation while fostering blockchain development. The post Trump Signs Executive Order to Develop Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets in US appeared first on Cryptonews.
David Balland was found alive on Wednesday evening after a harrowing two-day manhunt conducted by France's elite police tactical unit Groupe d'intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale (GIGN).
The US initial public offering (IPO) market is anticipating a substantial recovery in 2025, with a noticeable emphasis on listings pertaining to crypto, as the global economy continues to change. Favorable legislative reforms and increased institutional interest in digital assets are expected to fuel a boom in initial public offerings (IPOs) in the cryptocurrency sector.
Trump reaffirms his commitment to making the US the global crypto capital, showing efforts to lead in cryptocurrency.
The order creates a Working Group to rethink all digital asset policy in the United States, propose new frameworks, and consider establishing a Strategic Digital Asset Stockpile.
The Ethereum co-founder warned against crypto projects offering “sugar-high short-term fun” rather than those used to build wealth.
The President has also assigned a working group to assess the creation of a strategic bitcoin stockpile.
The financial services giant is also considering adding crypto to its trading platform, E-Trade, due to a change in regulatory climate.
David Balland was kidnapped in France and freed the next day in a police operation, with the captors demanding an undisclosed ransom in cryptocurrency.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets on Thursday, according to reporting by Fox Business, opening the door to a potential “strategic national digital asset stockpile.” David Sacks, White House A.I.
"Once regulations make it clear, banks will jump in hard on crypto transactions," said Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, an annual event where corporate leaders and policymakers gather to discuss global economic issues and emerging trends.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that includes working towards developing a national digital asset stockpile.
The working group established under the EO will explore federal regulations for stablecoins and a national digital asset stockpile.
The working group established under the EO will explore federal regulations for stablecoins and a national digital asset stockpile.