The cryptocurrency industry, long at odds with U.S. regulators, is now pushing back harder than ever against the Securities and Exchange Commission after finding itself on more favorable ground under President Donald Trump's administration. What Happened: Several leading crypto executives and firms, including Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), are seizing the opportunity to challenge the SEC's aggressive past enforcement tactics, according to Politico.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering rolling back a proposed rule that would impose stricter custody requirements for investment advisors handling cryptocurrencies.

Malaysian authorities have sounded the alarm on a wave of cryptocurrency investment scams, particularly among professionals and senior citizens.

A senior European Central Bank (ECB) official said that President Donald Trump's aggressive push for crypto adoption could fuel financial instability and urged EU policymakers to strengthen their regulatory stance to mitigate potential fallout.

A new survey commissioned by crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments shows that deep-pocketed investors are leading the adoption of cryptocurrency in the US. In a research conducted in three waves between November 2023 and September 2024, analytics firm The Harris Poll surveyed 5,368 individuals who planned to vote in the 2024 presidential election.

Robinhood trading app is introducing a new prediction markets hub, expanding its financial services portfolio. Developed in partnership with regulated exchange Kalshi Inc. – also a prediction market service – the new platform enables users to trade contracts based on real-world outcomes across sports, politics, and economic indicators. Says J.B.

Robinhood has launched a betting markets hub as the online brokerage — best known for stock trading — expands its presence in emergent asset classes, including cryptocurrencies and event contracts, according to a March 17 announcement. Robinhood's stock, HOOD, rose roughly 8% on the Nasdaq after the announcement, according to data from Google Finance.

The GMCI Meme index's largest holdings — including Dogecoin and Trump — have faced substantial selling pressure as speculative traders exit.

Check out some of the most curious developments in the crypto sector that have made the headlines in the past few days.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reconsidering a proposed rule imposing stricter custody requirements on investment advisers holding crypto and other assets. Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda stated during the “Investment Management Conference” in San Diego that the agency is evaluating whether to amend or rescind the rule introduced under the prior administration.

TL;DR Robinhood launches a new prediction market through the Kalshi platform, regulated by the CFTC, allowing bets on events such as interest rates and NCAA tournaments. The initiative positions the firm in direct competition with Polymarket, which gained popularity during the U.S. presidential elections. Robinhood's stock rose 2.3%, reaching $40.17 per share, reflecting investor interest.

The next evolution of stablecoins represents a trillion-dollar opportunity, argues Coinshift CEO Tarun Gupta.

Zhao said: “While crypto is the currency for AI, not every agent needs its own token. Agents can take fees in an existing crypto for providing a service.

Changpeng Zhao echoed a growing sentiment among analysts, urging AI projects to take payments in existing tokens and only launch their own if they achieve significant scale.

Elections create market volatility based on candidates' crypto policies. Geopolitical tensions drive Bitcoin usage as a hedge against instability.

Miami Beach is packed, but this time, it's not just tourists. 2,500 financial advisors, hedge funds, and crypto investors have taken over South Beach for Future Proof Citywide.

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CoinShares reports $1.7B in outflows from crypto ETPs last week, driven by continued market pressure. Bitcoin saw the largest withdrawals, though XRP and Cardano posted inflows despite the downturn. The post Crypto ETPs Record $1.7 Billion Sell-Offs: CoinShares appeared first on Cryptonews.

The U.S. Secret Service is targeting the masterminds behind the Russian crypto exchange Garantex for their role in an alleged money laundering operation.

The Binance effect was in full force once again.

Canadian Bitcoin miner Bitfarms has finalized the acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, marking the largest-ever merger between two publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies.

Wall Street's top regulator is considering changing or scrapping regulations proposed under the prior administration that would require investment advisors keeping custody of cryptocurrencies and other assets to meet stricter standards, the agency's interim chief said Monday.

Robinhood has unveiled a prediction markets hub within its app, signaling its full embrace of the emerging sector. In an announcement on its website, the electronic brokerage platform said the hub will allow users to trade on the outcome of real events.

French Central Bank Governor François Villeroy de Galhau raises concern that Trump's policies, particularly deregulation and crypto support, may expose financial systems to heightened risk and trigger global repercussions. The post French Central Bank Governor Raises Concern About Trump's Pro-Crypto Policies appeared first on Cryptonews.

Malaysia warns of a surge in crypto investment scams targeting professionals and seniors, with authorities cautioning against high-return promises and sophisticated scams leveraging AI and deepfake technology. The post Malaysia Warns of Rising Crypto Investment Scams Targeting Professionals and Seniors appeared first on Cryptonews.

Robinhood is launching a prediction markets hub thanks to a partnership with Kalshi. The hub will first offer bets on NCAA basketball tournaments but could expand after initial successes.

Bitfarms has finalized its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, gaining access to a 1.1-gigawatt energy pipeline across three sites in Pennsylvania. The post Bitfarms Acquires Stronghold Digital, Securing 1.1GW Expansion in Pennsylvania appeared first on Cryptonews.

OKX has temporarily halted its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator service to address concerns about misuse by the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking organization.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering walking back a proposal to tighten cryptocurrency custody requirements.

Robinhood and Kalshi have launched a prediction market for the men's and women's college basketball tournaments, allowing users to trade event contracts on game outcomes.

The evolution of deepfake scams has reached new levels of sophistication with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), making fraudulent schemes increasingly convincing and difficult to detect. A recent example involves a deepfake of U.S. President Donald Trump circulating on X, attempting to lure unsuspecting individuals into a cryptocurrency scam.

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A CoinShares analyst posited that more pain lies ahead, pointing to “a lot of resistance” since Bitcoin hit $77,000.

Binance is making trading cheaper for users by removing all trading fees on Binance Wallet for six months, with a zero-fee promotion that starts on March 17 and will continue until September 17.

The crypto community under a pro-crypto government is seeking revenge against the SEC. Crypto enthusiasts are following up on previous SEC employees who worked under Gary Gensler to ensure their exit from the industry.

A growing market

Zero-fee trading on all trading pairs in Binance Wallet, effective from March 17, 2025. This promotion allows users to swap cryptocurrencies without paying any trading fees.

TL;DR Bitfarms acquires Stronghold Digital Mining for $110 million, consolidating its presence in Bitcoin mining. The transaction increases Bitfarms' share of the U.S. energy market to 80%. Potential regulatory changes following the upcoming SEC roundtable could impact the crypto sector. Bitfarms Ltd.

As of March 17, 2025, Tisséo allows residents of Toulouse to pay for their bus, metro, tramway, and cable car tickets in cryptocurrency. This initiative, a first for a European transport network, aims to diversify payment methods and keep up with the evolution of financial practices.

Hashdex Nasdaq ETF expands crypto asset inclusion per SEC amendment.

Robinhood has launched a dedicated prediction market hub that will allow users to trade contracts based on the outcomes of key global events. According to a March 17 statement, the platform's initial offerings include contracts tied to the Federal Reserve's target interest rate for May and the men's and women's College Basketball Tournaments.

Opinion by: Alex Nguyen, CEO at VibrantX The Move programming language's origin is not super cypherpunk. Facebook (now Meta) created Move after the Libra/Diem team compared major smart contract languages (Bitcoin Script, Ethereum Virtual Machine bytecode languages) and decided their formidable in-house tech talent could make a new language built on years of private and public sector research.

A crypto project linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump has made another substantial investment in digital assets, according to blockchain tracking data.

The move comes after prediction platform Polymarket rose to fame during the U.S. Presidential election last year, attracting over $3.6 billion in bets.

Crypto markets have a natural tilt towards momentum investing, a fairly popular tactic in equities.

This growth isn't just a one-off; it's the 11th consecutive month of money supply expansion. The total amount of U.S. dollars in circulation has now hit $21.6 trillion.

The crypto market starts this week under pressure, with a notable drop in Bitcoin and more! According to recent data, BTC has lost 2% in the last 24 hours, leading to a broader decline in the market, where major altcoins have crashed.

The crypto exchange and blockchain infrastructure provider OKX has “temporarily halted” operations for its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregation app, “OKX Web3.” This decision comes after the firm previously clarified it implemented safeguards to prevent Bybit hackers from exploiting its platform.