I've been closely following the evolving landscape of AI in the crypto space and its evolution over the past few years. The integration of AI (artificial intelligence) into blockchain technology is not just a trend or a narrative. It's now a paradigm shift that is reshaping the crypto industry in profound ways.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed a number of cases over the past few weeks.

In a surprising move, the White House, under the leadership of former President Donald Trump, will host its first-ever Crypto Summit on Friday, March 7. The summit will feature prominent CEOs, investors, and key members of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, including David Sacks and Bo Hines.

Michael Saylor, co-founder and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), has intensified efforts to push for clear digital asset regulations in the United States.

A House committee has moved to repeal the IRS' controversial “DeFi Broker Rule,” arguing it would stifle innovation, overwhelm the agency with filings, and disadvantage U.S. crypto users.

The U.S. Sec clarifies that memecoins are not securities but akin to collectibles, thus holders are not protected by U.S. securities law.

Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks, "prominent founders, CEOs and investors" will convene at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump.

One month into Donald Trump's presidency, the cryptocurrency industry's euphoria over anticipated deregulation is giving way to a sobering realization: meaningful change may take years, not weeks. At a Denarii Labs-hosted panel titled “Regulatory Crossfire: What's Next for Crypto in 2025,” held at the Eth Denver summit, legal experts Jonathan Turnham of NXT Law and Nick Pullman of One Law dissected the U.S. regulatory landscape, questioning whether the administration can deliver on its blockchain promises—or if global competitors will seize the moment first.

The summit could signal a shift towards more favorable U.S. crypto regulations, potentially boosting innovation and economic growth in the sector. The post President Trump to host first-ever White House Crypto Summit on March 7 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The quest for the best crypto to invest in long term for 2025 has begun. Those who understand the markets are now carefully analyzing trends and identifying projects that promise real, substantial gains, not just potential ones. Solid fundamentals combined with market movement make certain digital assets stand out.

FTX creditor repayments being facilitated a little over 2 years after FTX's shock collapse is a “win” given all the jurisdictional issues that were involved, an industry pundit said.

An AI data-focused altcoin avoided the crypto market downtick this week after being added to Coinbase's listing roadmap. Cookie DAO (COOKIE) aims to serve as an index and data layer for AI agents. The project's native token, COOKIE, is priced at $0.

Buterin highlights accidental crypto loss as a major risk, urging the industry to prioritize wallet solutions beyond theft prevention.

The GENIUS Act's review could significantly shape stablecoin regulation, impacting global financial markets and aligning with international standards. The post GENIUS stablecoin bill to begin Banking Committee review on March 10 week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Biden-era hostile regulatory approach in crypto went beyond debanking as some DeFi founders were barred from the space.

DTTM Operations, the company managing President Donald Trump's intellectual property rights, has submitted a trademark application to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today. The filing has already been accepted and is awaiting an examiner.

Montana's Randall Rule has been convicted of laundering $2.5M in illicit funds through crypto fraud schemes, including romance scams. The case underscores legal challenges in tracking crypto-related financial crimes. The post Montana Man Randall Rule Convicted in $2.5M Crypto Laundering Scam appeared first on Cryptonews.

The head of the SEC's new crypto task force said Friday that the regulator's previous leadership harmed the American public and emboldened bad actors.

US SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has spoken out following the dismissal of the civil enforcement action against Coinbase. The case, which accused the cryptocurrency exchange of failing to register as a securities platform, was dropped with prejudice on February 27.

The Arizona Senate advanced a bill to create a state-managed reserve for seized bitcoin, passing SB 1373 by a 17-12 vote on Feb. 27 and sending it to the House for further consideration.

Risk assets tumbled as a wave of bearish sentiment gripped markets, with escalating trade tensions, disappointing earnings and signs of economic fragility weighing on investor confidence. President Donald Trump confirmed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective March 4, while also targeting European Union's goods including automobiles and imposing an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports.

Decentralized projects must stop relying on centralized infrastructure and take full advantage of blockchain's robust security features, according to Dominic Williams.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk lambasted memecoins during a recent appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience," likening the blossoming sector of the cryptocurrency industry to a casino.

The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance said Friday (Feb. 28) that most meme coins are not securities. Most meme coins are more like collectibles and are often said to be for entertainment and other non-functional purposes, the Division said in a staff statement.

The Trump Organization has filed a trademark application for “TRUMP” that hints at ambitious plans for a metaverse and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) trading platform.

A $1.4 billion Bybit hack, efforts to "Kill Tether" and a Bitcoin price crash headline a rough week for the crypto markets.

The cryptocurrency exchange OKX pleaded guilty on Monday in New York to violating American anti-money laundering laws. The fine, which combined fines and forfeited fees, was around $500 million.

Ukraine is advancing efforts to legalize crypto, with lawmakers expected to vote on a long-awaited bill in the coming months, local media reported on Feb. 28. However, uncertainty remains over how digital assets will be taxed, a key issue that could impact the country's growing crypto sector.

Stablecoins are the future of commerce, according to Tom Vieira, Head of Product for Base, Coinbase's (NASDAQ:COIN) Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Layer-2 network. He highlighted on Friday their role in driving a global on-chain economy.

Fox Business reporter has revealed that Congressman French Hill will be taking Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan as his guest to the State of the Union on March 4. Hill campaigned to get the exchange's executive released from a Nigerian prison where he spent eight months on wrongful charges of tax evasion and money laundering.

The story behind Backpack is one of resilience and vision, driven by Ferrante's commitment to creating solutions for the crypto world.

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin dips under $80,000 before recovering back to the $84k level following a week of volatility. Also, the SEC provides guidance on meme coins, saying most are not securities and don't fall under the regulator's scope.

Illicit crypto addresses pocketed a staggering $40.9 billion worth of digital assets last year, and that number is likely to balloon even further, per a new report from the blockchain data firm Chainalysis. Chainalysis notes in its annual Crypto Crime Report that 2024's total is currently less than the $46.

The top US securities regulator is officially announcing that memecoins do not fall under its purview, comparing the burgeoning crypto sector to “non-functional” collector's items. In a new statement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is declaring that memecoins are officially not securities.

Olumide Osunkoya has been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally operating cryptocurrency automated teller machines in the United Kingdom.

"Stay tuned because very soon we will have big news here," Ronaldinho stated.

SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw broke precedent today with a scathing letter directed at the Commission's pro-crypto turn. She accused it of willfully disregarding the law to promote the crypto industry's interests.

Boerse Stuttgart Digital will provide its regulated infrastructure to DekaBank to allow for crypto trading for the bank's clients.

Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw said that the agency's working definition of memecoins was vague and could be easily misconstrued.

The Trump Organization has filed a trademark for “TRUMP” to launch a metaverse with branded virtual spaces and an NFT trading platform, building on the family's expanding portfolio of digital asset ventures.

DTTM Operations filed a trademark application that hints at software that manages crypto, NFTs and virtual reality services.

Regulatory clarity may provide a boost for DeFi projects.

The crypto sector has recorded a surge in security incidents throughout the first half of 2025, with overall losses estimated at $1.6 billion, as shown in the latest report by blockchain security company Immunefi. The uptick is an 8-fold rise from the same time frame in 2024, during which losses totaled around $200 million.

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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has addressed the ongoing market meltdown telling investors that dips and market corrections are normal in free markets such as the crypto industry.

According to a recent report, Ukrainian officials are drafting legislation to legalize and tax cryptocurrencies, proposing a 5-10% tax rate on crypto earnings to support the state budget and military. As discussions on the exact tax rates continue, officials stress the importance of taxing all sources of income, including cryptocurrency earnings. The post Ukraine Considers 5-10% Tax on Crypto Income to Fund Budget appeared first on Cryptonews.

DraftKings has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit which alleged it violated Federal Securities Law when it sold NFTs on its marketplace, according to a Federal court filing