Donald Trump's wife Melania has launched her own rival cryptocurrency—tanking the price of Trump's own coin

Digital asset inflows hit over $2 billion last week, fueled by Trump inauguration enthusiasm, with total assets under management reaching more than $170 billion. Crypto investment products saw inflows of $2.

The Trump family's tokens may set a precedent for memecoin investing and attract more retail interest in cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin and Ether.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire expects U.S. executive orders "imminently" from incoming President Donald Trump, which he said could allow banks to trade crypto, offer crypto investments to wealthy clients and hold it in portfolios.

Cryptocurrency markets show increasing altcoin interest and stablecoin inflows as traders position for Trump's inauguration, with Bitcoin's dominance declining to 57.3% amid broader market adjustments and potential policy changes.

Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan has suggested that Trump airdrop some Trump tokens to every US citizen. Srinivasan explained in a detailed post that Trump needs to be aligned with U.S. citizens, suggesting that the airdrop move could accelerate Trump's political support.

The incoming Trump administration has appointed crypto-friendly leadership and is considering adding digital assets to strategic reserves, while the market responds with mixed sentiment amid broader economic factors.

The crypto exchange received a Malta license last December. It selected Malta over France, where it received a license last year.

The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini's head of Europe said.

Public and private blockchain ledgers offer advantages from a data-gathering perspective – but the risks to human rights are enormous.

The Bank of England is advancing its central bank digital currency project with the creation of a new testing laboratory

The timing coincides, and the price movements also suggest a possible connection.

Anurag Murarka was sentenced to 10 years for laundering $20 million in criminal proceeds via a global hawala and crypto network.

From SEC oversight to IRS taxes, Trump's TRUMP coin introduces complex compliance issues, despite strategic launch before the inauguration to sidestep potential violations.

The long-anticipated Altseason appears to be on the horizon, promising an exhilarating market phase where altcoins could deliver massive returns. Savvy investors are closely monitoring potential winners poised for explosive growth.

Bank of America states the U.S. economy is headed for instability as Donald Trump enters office, despite the strong employment and retail sales data being disseminated. This has brought renewed focus on the future of the crypto market.

Former CTO of Coinbase, Balaji Srinivasan, believes Donald Trump should airdrop $TRUMP tokens to every U.S.

Cryptocurrency prices went parabolic during the weekend as the community cheered the Donald Trump inauguration and the end of Gary Gensler's tenure at the SEC. Some tokens like Official Trump (TRUMP) and Official Melania (MELANIA) have all surged and minted millionaires.

As Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office for his second term on January 20, the world watches with curiosity and the crypto market is already responding. Bitcoin has reached an all-time high of $109,241, marking a 6% surge in an hour, as traders speculate on the pro-crypto policies Trump may announce.

Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao suggested other officials may launch meme tokens modeled after Official Trump (TRUMP).

According to the Supreme Court of Cassation, crypto are not considered as potentially seizable assets.

Starting Monday, January 20, $TRUMP will officially be available on Coinbase, Binance, and Robinhood. This triple listing is a game-changer, with Coinbase, Binance, and Robinhood offering massive user bases and smooth trading.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance on Monday issued an important announcement for the recently launched MELANIA meme coin, garnering substantial attention globally. The exchange revealed that it is launching a perpetual contract for the mentioned crypto, sparking market optimism amid a 75% price rally already taken by the asset.

The overall crypto market experienced a surge in liquidations, surpassing $1.1 billion with Bitcoin price hitting a fresh all-time high within hours of dipping below $100K levels.

Donald Trump's crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, acquired three new domains: trumpcoin.eth, erictrump.eth, and barrontrump.eth, hinting at potential new memecoin projects.

The Trumps have taken presidential commemorative coins into a new dimension with their latest foray into crypto. It used to be that a long-serving or outstanding former leader of the free world would see their likeness minted in gold to commemorate their tenure - after leaving office.

On Jan. 17, just days before Gary Gensler's final day as SEC chair, a flood of cryptocurrency ETF filings were submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Adam Iza, the 24-year-old founder of the Zort crypto trading platform, and former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Chase Saavedra, 41, pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges.

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Here's what could further impact the crypto markets this week.

Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, recently proposed a bold idea: Trump could airdrop TRUMP tokens to all 77 million Americans who supported him in the last election. This idea could change the way politics and cryptocurrency interact.

President-elect Donald Trump launched a meme coin called TRUMP on Jan. 18, of which he owns 80% of the supply unlocking throughout his presidency, triggering a weekend frenzy of activity. Initially, most assumed that Trump's social media had been hacked.

The past week has witnessed a series of cyber events in the Crypto space, numerous significant hacks and scams on decentralized platforms, social media, and blockchain initiatives have been reported.

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how El Salvador is becoming the capital of crypto for Latam, moving its economy positively.

Backpack Exchange, a regulated crypto exchange and wallet, has completed the acquisition of FTX EU. The exchange announced it had acquired the MiFID II-licensed European arm of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Donald Trump now reportedly holds over 90% of his net worth in cryptocurrency. This revelation has sparked intense debate across social media, with prominent tech entrepreneur and former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan weighing in on the potential global implications.

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as January 2025 brings forth a fresh wave of groundbreaking projects promising massive returns. From cutting-edge blockchain innovations to AI-driven alliances, the crypto landscape is ripe with opportunities.

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal accused the FDIC of playing “word games” after the agency said it only searched for pause letters from a specific time period.

The SEC has charged Nova Labs with fraud, alleging it misled investors about corporate partnerships and conducted unregistered crypto asset offerings, violating federal securities laws. SEC Accuses Nova Labs of Crypto Fraud in Gensler's Final Act The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Nova Labs Inc.

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a downturn as Bitcoin struggles to hold its ground after reaching near its all-time high. The overall crypto market capitalization has fallen by around 4%, now sitting at approximately $3.54 trillion. Let's dive into the factors driving this decline.

Trump Token Airdrop could be a unique way for Trump to connect with supporters while promoting cryptocurrency.

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A top senator is spearheading efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies, prioritizing clear rules for digital assets to boost innovation, protect consumers, and ensure U.S. global competitiveness. 119th Congress: Senator's Ambitious Plan to Lead US in Crypto Regulation The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs announced on Jan.

Donald Trump's newly minted cryptocurrency soared on Monday to top $9 billion in market value, drawing in billions in trading volume just hours ahead of the U.S. President-elect's return to the White House.

The former CTO of Coinbase and general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz said in a thread on X that memecoins aren't wealth creation.

Memecoin crashes can result in significant losses for investors.

The Siberian power firm Irkutsk Energosbyt says it wants to prosecute around 400 “illegal” crypto miners. The post Siberian Power Firm Aims to Prosecute 400 ‘Illegal' Crypto Miners appeared first on Cryptonews.