During the 2025 edition of the Paris Blockchain Week (PBS), BeInCrypto sat with Mark Jennings, Head of Europe at crypto exchange Gemini, for an in-depth conversation about the exchange's regulatory-first strategy and its expanding European footprint. Gemini—founded by the Winklevoss twins—has spent the last decade cementing its reputation as a secure and compliant platform for digital assets.

A bill targeting crypto fraud and deceptive practices has been passed by the Illinois Senate.

The blockchain gaming sector experienced a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2025, with a notable rise in deal volume but a sharp decline in total funding. The post DappRadar: Blockchain Gaming Sees More Deals but Less Capital in Q1 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Still stuck in the same crypto loop? Watching Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate headlines while you wait for a better shot? Then you're not alone. But here's the deal—2025 isn't gonna be a year for playing safe.

Hoskinson recently shared that, in the coming months, 37 million people across 8 different networks will receive a major airdrop. If you're holding popular BTC, ETH, ADA, XRP, or SOL, you can receive it.

Bitcoin and altcoins possess the sought-after safe-haven features as traditional markets falter due to reactions to Trump's tariffs

While the United States regulators remain uncertain about their stance on digital currencies, resulting in a slow adoption rate, Europeans appear to be opening up to cryptocurrencies at a quicker pace.

On April 11, 2025, China's State Council Tariff Commission issued an official notice announcing an increase in additional tariffs on imported US goods—from 84% to 125%. The new rate takes effect on April 12.

Concerns over the unchecked growth of digital assets have prompted New York's top prosecutor to press federal lawmakers for immediate action.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published new guidance that is supposed to clarify how the federal securities laws are applied to cryptocurrencies.

Amid global economic volatility, the United States has again raised its debt ceiling to avert a default and ensure the government's operations continue smoothly.

Binance is launching a new token, with the symbol LDUSDT, a reward-bearing asset for their futures platform, allowing customers to convert their USDT into LDUSDT, enabling them to trade on futures markets. In contrast, the token is locked with the Simple Earn Flexible platform.

Trump signed a law overturning the IRS DeFi broker rule finalized under Biden. The rule required DeFi platforms to report user data like traditional brokers.

DOJ's disbanding of its crypto crime unit faces backlash from Senate Democrats who warn it creates vulnerabilities while Trump family pursues crypto ventures.

This move, announced by state lawmakers, is designed to position New York at the forefront of the growing crypto space. It offers businesses and citizens an alternative to traditional payment methods.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reminds users to rely on contracts that have been reviewed by trusted wallet teams amidst security concerns about the latest upgrade.

Democratic lawmakers have slammed the Department of Justice's move to dismantle the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, calling the decision “nonsensical” and a gift to bad actors.

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a law that overturns an Internal Revenue Service rule that would have mandated decentralized crypto exchanges comply with broker reporting obligations. The action was confirmed in a statement from the White House.

US President Donald Trump has signed a law overturning a contentious tax rule introduced in the final days of the Biden administration that expanded the definition of a broker to include decentralised cryptocurrency exchanges. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had updated its reporting guidelines to include DeFi platforms, requiring them to report user transactions.

The crypto market is famously volatile, and bear markets can be a source of anxiety for many investors. However, seasoned traders often see these downturns as opportunities to accumulate high-potential assets at a discount.

The crypto and stock markets witnessed significant volatility this week. After massive gains for stocks also saw Bitcoin climb to $82k, uncertainty over new US tariffs, particularly on Chinese imports, catalysed fresh losses. However, amid this volatility investors are finding gems, with PepeX, an AI-powered meme coin launchpad, gaining attention.

An NFT investor has sold a rare Alien CryptoPunks at a $10 million loss as overall NFT market activity continues to decline.

On April 10, US President Donald Trump has approved a resolution that cancels a rule created during Joe Biden's presidency.

Thailand has approved significant amendments to the digital asset and cybercrime laws to combat cybercrime and online scams.

In a critical landscape dominated by caution, Bybit has achieved a genuine financial miracle. After being at the center of the largest security breach in the history of cryptocurrencies, the exchange managed to regain the 7% market share it held before the disaster. A recovery that, judging by the context and the numbers, is quite remarkable.

Standard Chartered and OKX, have come together under the regulatory umbrella of Dubai's VARA to offer a collateral mirroring program.

The Illinois Senate by a vote of 39 to 17 passed a regulatory bill aimed at curbing cryptocurrency fraud and protecting investors from deceptive practices, including rug pulls and misleading fee structures.On April 10, the chamber passed Senate Bill 1797 (SB1797), also known as the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act, which Senator Mark Walker introduced in February. The bill gives the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation authority to oversee digital asset business activity within the state.

ETHWomen, a leading Web3 event championing inclusivity and female participation in Web3, returns for its third year on May 13, 2025, in Toronto, Canada. As part of Blockchain Futurist Conference and Canada Crypto Week, ETHWomen continues its mission to empower women in blockchain by providing free access to educational panels, networking opportunities, and industry connections.

Grayscale, a leading digital asset manager, has revealed the latest update to its “Assets Under Consideration” list for the second quarter of 2025.

The US SEC has issued new guidance on how federal securities laws apply to crypto asset-related offerings and disclosures. The SEC is urging crypto companies to be more transparent especially those involved with tokens that could be considered as securities. The SEC requires companies to clearly explain the material aspects of their business.

Japan's FSA has released a discussion paper on crypto regulations that seeks to categorize digital assets into two distinct categories.

The Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been named one of the unluckiest Fed chairs as he has to deal with a terrible mess created by Donald Trump's tariffs policy.

Block Inc., the company behind the Cash App platform, has agreed to pay $40 million to settle claims brought by New York state regulators.

Coinbase opposed FDIC's request for a 16-day delay in a FOIA case, calling the agency's stall tactics “legally incorrect.”

Japan's FSA is seeking public input on its proposal of new crypto regulations with a two-tier classification system. The post Japan's FSA Proposes to Classify Crypto Assets into Two Categories, Seeks Public Input appeared first on Cryptonews.

President Donald Trump has signed a new legislation that repeals a controversial crypto tax rule introduced at the tail end of the Biden administration.

Nigeria could soon see itself removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, owing to its decision to categorise virtual assets and investment contracts as securities following the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, Bloomberg reports.

Bitcoin and other crypto assets faced headwinds in the first quarter of 2025 as global economic tensions intensified. After a strong start to the year driven by optimism over President Donald Trump's return and supportive macroeconomic expectations, the crypto market struggled with a sharp drop in trading volumes.

What happens when the market flips green, and you're not in the game? That's a question many in the crypto world are asking right now. As things stand, some tokens are quietly setting the stage for a seismic shift—and the next bull wave might reward those who positioned themselves early.

For the first time, the U.S. has officially passed a pro-crypto law — and it's a pretty big deal. In a big win for the crypto community, President Donald Trump has officially signed off on the repeal of the controversial IRS “DeFi Broker Rule.

The NY AG flagged the “unique risks” posed by cryptos, calling for a change in order to “serve America's national interests.” The post New York AG Urges Congress to Create Robust Crypto Regulatory Framework to Prevent Fraud appeared first on Cryptonews.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO now serving time for financial fraud, has been relocated to a medium-security prison in Southern California.

Crypto-critical US Senator Elizabeth Warren has led six Senate Democrats in urging the Department of Justice to reverse its decision to terminate its crypto investigations and prosecutions division.In an April 10 letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Senators said the decision to disband the department's National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team was a “grave mistake” that would support “sanctions evasion, drug trafficking, scams, and child sexual exploitation.” Senators Richard Durbin, Mazie Hirono, Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher Coons and Richard Blumenthal signed the letter in addition to Warren.

Bitfinex has rolled out version 1.113 of its trading platform, introducing UI improvements and bug fixes to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Chainalysis unveils advanced fraud prevention and compliance tools at Links NYC 2025, focusing on AI-driven scams, cross-chain complexities, and regulatory changes.

BitMEX introduces BABYUSDT perpetual swaps, offering traders up to 50x leverage. The new listing commenced trading on April 11, 2025, enhancing opportunities for crypto enthusiasts.

North Carolina lawmakers filed a bill that seeks to authorize the use of crypto for economic transactions and tax payments.

President Donald Trump signed the first-ever crypto-specific bill into law on April 10, 2025. The bill sought to repeal the IRS DeFi Broker Rule enacted under the Biden administration.