The crypto industry, valued at $3.6 trillion, is gearing up for its first major M&A phase as global dealmaking to surge over $4 trillion in 2025.

Gate.io SOLV spot trading will go live on January 17th, 2025, at 18:00 (UTC+8). Once trading begins, users will be able to stake SOLV tokens to earn high returns.

Europe's Digital Operational Resilience Act now applies to crypto businesses, expanding MiCA's scope and requiring firms to enhance cybersecurity and risk management.

Liberty activists from New Hampshire are urging President Donald Trump to grant clemency to Ross Ulbricht, Ian Freeman, and Roger Ver, three individuals they describe as pioneers of cryptocurrency who have been unjustly targeted by the U.S. legal system.

Coinbase Layer-2 network Base wants to onboard $100 billion in on-chain assets as part of its goals for 2025. The network disclosed this in a January 17 blog post, noting that it aligns with its mission to build a global onchain economy.

Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody becomes Germany's first fully licensed crypto asset service provider under the EU's MiCA framework just two weeks after coming into full effect in Europe.

Binance is now authorized to operate in Uzbekistan through COINPAY LLC The National Agency of Perspective Projects oversees Uzbekistan's crypto regulation.

Barcelona-based Brickken has raised $2.5 million in seed funding, pushing its valuation to over $22.5 million.

Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, is poised to undertake a significant initiative in reforming the nation's stance on cryptocurrency. Reports suggest that he plans to sign an executive order after assuming office on January 20.

VC activity has been subdued for the last two years despite the rally in digital assets, the report said.

Binance updates crypto rules for Polish users, requiring more sender and recipient details on transactions to align with the EU's MiCA regulatory framework.

The license will enable it to provide services across the European Union.

Orbiter Finance's OBT will have a total supply of 10 billion tokens and launch on Ethereum, Arbitrum and Base.

Donald Trump is set to take office on January 20, Inauguration Day, marking his second term as President of the United States.

Several AI agent tokens built on the Virtuals Protocol were among this week's top gainers, including $AIXBT, $ACOLYT, and $LESTER. However, the platform's native token, $VIRTUAL, dipped 7.93% in the last 24 hours.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has highlighted the utilization of the digital yuan, China's central bank digital currency (CBDC), and blockchain technology as part of its 2025 strategy.

Phantom wallet secured $150 million in a Series C funding round at $3 billion valuation. Sequoia and Paradigm led the funding round, in which Andreessen Horowitz and Variant also participated.

TL;DR Orbiter Finance has announced the launch of its native governance and staking token, $OBT, marking a major step towards decentralization. The Token Generation Event (TGE) for $OBT is scheduled for January 20, 2025, with 28% of the total supply of 10 billion tokens to be in circulation.

As January 2025 progresses, there's a marked rise in crypto whale activity within the cryptocurrency market, particularly among altcoins that have a market cap above $500 million. Santiment's recent data indicates a notable increase in whale transactions across different assets, suggesting possible market changes that may be important for investors.

SoSoValue, a crypto market data provider, is set to airdrop a total of 49 million SOSO tokens for the first season.

In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the cryptocurrency industry, President-elect Donald Trump is planning to designate cryptocurrency as a national priority, according to sources familiar with the plans.

The big pivot across the crypto market is taking place. Breakouts are happening across the board as traders and investors push the market higher in expectation of the Trump inauguration effect.

A new Bloomberg report suggests that Trump intends to prioritize crypto through an executive order. Details circulating among industry participants suggest this action could influence agencies and shape enforcement across several digital asset sectors.

Crypto.com, the naming rights partner of the iconic Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, has announced a $1 million donation to support wildfire relief efforts in the region.

Groom Lake Founder and CEO FDR, has been called the “scariest man on-chain”, and for sophisticated hackers and cyber-crime groups going after high-profile protocols and VIPs, it's probably not too far from the truth.

President-elect Donald Trump is planning to release an executive order elevating crypto as a policy priority and giving industry insiders a voice within his administration, according to people familiar with the plans. Trump has vowed to issue a bevy of executive orders across a range of disparate industries and issues within his first few days back in office.

A cryptocurrency developer has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Department of Justice's authority to regulate non-custodial software tools under money transmission laws, bringing constitutional arguments to the ongoing debate over crypto regulation.

Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order making cryptocurrency a national priority. The order will guide agencies to collaborate with the crypto industry.

Violence, drug abuse, and fraud: Serious allegations mount against Pump.fun as U.S. law firm announces plans to sue the Solana-based memecoin launchpad.

Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent opposed US CBDC development during his Senate confirmation hearing, aligning with Trump's anti-digital dollar stance while 134 countries continue exploring their own central bank digital currencies.

In a sobering reminder of the unpredictable nature of the cryptocurrency market, a trader who purchased 46.5 million of the Solana-based AI concept token, AGiXT, at a bargain price of $1,756 has become the subject of viral discussion after selling their holdings prematurely for just $6,284, a mere fraction of the potential profit.

Base, the Ethereum layer-2 network developed by Coinbase, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2025. The network seeks to secure $100 billion in on-chain assets, onboard 25,000 developers, and attract 25 million users by the end of the year.

IntoTheBlock analyst Juan Pellicer predicts regulation changes would either stimulate or stifle crypto adoption in the US and EU. Donald Trump's administration promises to be the most pro-crypto ever, and the president-elect has made it painfully clear that digital assets are his top priority.

Aim for significant growth as early as 2025 thanks to a lot of collective development.

New MakersPlace accounts were disabled immediately, but users can still purchase NFTs on the platform until it shuts down completely.

Lewellen's lawsuit claims the DOJ criminalizes non-custodial crypto tools, violating the First and Fifth Amendments and federal law guidance.

Soneium, Sony's Ethereum Layer 2 platform, attempted to block meme coins as part of its official policy to curb unauthorized intellectual property usage. Nonetheless, users found a way to circumvent these measures, demonstrating the strength of decentralized platforms.

This ambitious project is set to become a hotspot for blockchain companies. The Crypto Tower will be more than just a skyscraper.

The New York law firm Burwick Law announced that it is preparing a lawsuit against Pump.fun on behalf of investors who have lost "substantial sums" in meme coins.

In a significant development that could turn the fortunes for crypto investors, Tom Emmer has been elected as the VC of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets. The appointment of the pro-crypto advocate is set to kickstart a new era for cryptocurrency investments in the US.

Malaysia is exploring the potential of cryptocurrency regulation as part of a strategy to modernize its financial system.

Phantom has recently completed a significant Series C funding round, thanks to the support of Sequoia Capital and Paradigm.

Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury nominee, has said that the Treasury should stop exploring the creation of a central bank digital currency. The post Trump's Treasury Pick Scott Bessent Rejects Need for a US Digital Dollar appeared first on Cryptonews.

South Korea's largest crypto exchange, Upbit, has reportedly received a suspension notice from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) for allegedly violating anti-money laundering (AML) and Know-your-client (KYC) requirements.

Reports of Trump administration plans for a multi-cryptocurrency national reserve, including Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and USDC, have driven substantial price increases across the digital asset market.

A landmark lawsuit challenges the US government's stance on Web3 development licenses, as the industry anticipates major regulatory changes under new leadership.

The marketplace makes its announcement after six years of life.

Merit Systems raised $10 million in a seed funding round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz's crypto fund and Blockchain Capital.