The bankrupt cryptocurrency platform FTX aims to initiate repayments to primary creditors by May 30, 2025, deploying an $11.4 billion liquidity pool amassed since its 2022 downfall, Bloomberg revealed this week.

A state-backed bank in France is reportedly launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to invest in crypto projects. According to a new report from Bloomberg, French government-owned bank Bpifrance – which has nearly $110 billion in assets under its management – is rolling out a $27 million crypto venture fund to invest in digital asset startups.

Crypto exchange Binance has debuted centralized exchange (CEX) to decentralized exchange trades (DEX), allowing customers to use funds from their Binance wallets to execute DEX trades — eliminating the need for asset bridging or manual transfers.According to the exchange, customers can use Circle's USDC (USDC) and other supported stablecoins to acquire tokens on the Ethereum, Solana, Base, and BNB Smart Chain networks. The new CEX to DEX feature is also compatible with other tools on the platform, including Binance Alpha, which gives users the ability to discover emerging tokens in early-stage development, and the Binance quick buy tool.

Cryptocurrency investors in Japan are bracing for impact following a plan to reclassify digital assets as financial products. While the plan has elicited excitement from cryptocurrency enthusiasts in the Far East, the ambitious plan will have to scale several legislative hurdles.

The San Francisco cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is making big moves in Q1 2025.

According to data submitted to Rep. Cha Gyu-geun of the Rebuilding Korea Party, South Korea's cryptocurrency investors reached 16.29 million as of February.

The current status of crypto in Russia is far from loose—let's look at the current ambiguity surrounding new rules and regulations.

Opinion by: Maksym Sakharov, co-founder and group CEO of WeFi The current markets are experiencing tailwinds as a result of the tariffs imposed by the US administration and retaliatory measures from trading partners. So far, however, market proponents say that Trump's tariffs are primarily a negotiation strategy, and their effect on businesses and consumers will remain manageable.

Iran intelligence officials allegedly stole digital assets while pretending to investigate a corruption case. According to local outlet Iran International, the senior officers attached to the country's Revolutionary Guard's intelligence organization stole about $21 million in digital assets while investigating a corruption case.

The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has revisited a policy that once required banks to seek pre-approval before engaging in crypto-related activities. Updating this policy, the FDIC stated that the policy has now been rescinded on the “laws and regulations” column on its website.

According to an investigation by MailOnline, UK authorities have frozen approximately £6 million ($7.7 million) in crypto since new enforcement powers came into effect last year.

Concerns over a global trade war continue to pressure traditional and cryptocurrency markets as investors brace for a potential tariff announcement from US President Donald Trump on April 2 — a move that could set the tone for Bitcoin's price trajectory throughout the month.Trump first announced import tariffs on Chinese goods on Jan. 20, the day of his inauguration as president. Global tariff fears have led to heightened inflation concerns, limiting appetite for risk assets among investors.

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The decision by American regulators to abandon "debanking" practices marks a decisive turning point for the cryptocurrency industry. David Sacks, crypto chief at the White House, describes this change as a "great victory" for the digital asset sector.

United Kingdom police in conjunction with the courts have frozen about £6 million in illicit crypto proceeds since new powers came into effect last year.

In the 89 days since 2025 dawned, the cryptocurrency sphere has shed a staggering $610 billion in collective worth. Yet amidst this contraction, a handful of digital tokens have defied gravitational pressures to chart luminous trajectories. Four (FORM), formerly known as binaryx (BNX), has skyrocketed 457.5% against the U.S. dollar since Jan. 1. Jan.

Today's edition of the weekly recap covers the opening of Terra's investor claims portal, President Trump's latest crypto pardon, and Polymarket's governance issues. Terra opens investor claims portal Trump pardons BitMEX founders SEC ends Crypto.

Belshe condemned Galaxy Digital's pump-and-dump tactics, warning that unethical practices could lead to excessive regulation in the crypto industry.

Sonic Labs has scrapped its initial plans to launch a US dollar-pegged algorithmic stablecoin, pivoting instead to develop a version tied to the United Arab Emirates dirham. The post Sonic Labs Ditches Dollar-Pegged Algorithmic Stablecoin for UAE Dirham Version appeared first on Cryptonews.

FTX, the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange that shook the industry in late 2022, is set to begin repaying its creditors on May 30. The post FTX to Begin Repaying Creditors on May 30 After 27-Month Bankruptcy Battle appeared first on Cryptonews.

T-Mobile was ordered to pay $33 million after an arbitration panel found it liable for “numerous security failures” enabling a SIM swap that led to crypto theft.

United States cryptocurrency regulations need more clarity on stablecoins and banking relationships before lawmakers prioritize tax reform, according to industry leaders and legal experts.“In my view, tax isn't necessarily the priority for upgrading US crypto regulation,” according to Mattan Erder, general counsel at layer-3 decentralized blockchain network Orbs.

While the new sector of integrated AI into DeFi is still in its early stages, the potential for AI agents to enhance DeFi's performance is clear

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd., the operator of the digital asset exchange OKX, and nine associated individuals for allegedly operating an unlicensed digital asset exchange.

The number of crypto investors in South Korea has surpassed 16 million, closing the gap in the number of stock investors in the country.

Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to give crypto assets a legal status as financial products, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday.

The US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) scrapped a key directive that had previously signaled increased scrutiny for digital asset derivatives.

According to Petr Kozyakov, trust in traditional finance, notwithstanding its inefficiencies, creates hesitancy among businesses and regulators regarding stablecoins. Traditional Finance Inertia Hinders Crypto Adoption Despite the early promises of blockchain technology to revolutionize global finance, cryptocurrency payments, while gaining traction, remain a small fraction of the overall market.

FTX, the bankrupt crypto exchange formerly led by Sam Bankman-Fried, is set to begin repaying major creditors by May 30, according to recent court proceedings in Delaware. The company has secured $11.4 billion in cash to distribute among thousands affected by its dramatic 2022 collapse.

Have you ever wondered which altcoins could completely shift the trajectory of your crypto journey in 2025? With the market evolving faster than ever, choosing the right coins isn't just about hype or speculation—it's about finding projects with real-world use cases, strong backing, and visionary tech.

South Africa's financial services industry watchdog has issued a warning against unlicensed crypto trading firms accused of soliciting public funds while promising unrealistic returns of up to $542 per day.

A video of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin kneeling in front of a robot and seemingly letting out a “meow” sound has gone viral — and, as usual, the crypto industry is already speculating what it might mean for Ether's future.

When a cryptocurrency exchange lists its first altcoin, it sets itself up for an endless cycle of launching memecoins, warns a Bitcoin-only institution executive.“The minute an exchange adds one non-Bitcoin token, they are signing up to be on the forever hamster wheel of memecoins,” River Financial CEO Alex Leishman said in a March 29 X post.

When a cryptocurrency exchange lists its first altcoin, it sets itself up for an endless cycle of launching memecoins, warns a Bitcoin-only institution executive.“The minute an exchange adds one non-Bitcoin token, they are signing up to be on the forever hamster wheel of memecoins,” River Financial CEO Alex Leishman said in a March 29 X post.

Crypto advocates scored big as the CFTC scrapped a directive singling out digital asset derivatives, easing scrutiny and marking a sharp split among U.S. regulators.

Calling it a “big win for crypto,” the White House crypto czar cheered regulators' decision to scrap debanking rules that stifled lawful digital asset innovation. Crypto Scores Major Victory as FDIC Removes Reputational Risk Rule Federal officials are shifting away from a controversial banking oversight tool after sustained criticism from lawmakers and the crypto industry.

CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer ignited speculation in the crypto space on March 29 with an X post stating, “Is SBF the next to see daylight?”

Over 5,000 U.S. banks can now enter crypto markets as regulators lift approval requirements, signaling a major shift toward digital asset integration and streamlined oversight.

Shibtoshi, the founder of the SilentSwap privacy-preserving trading platform, outlined several concerns that make institutions hesitant to adopt decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, including privacy, a lack of standardized compliance regulations, and legal accountability.The DeFi founder told Cointelegraph that the high transparency of onchain transactions presents a problem for companies that must conceal sensitive information, including trading strategies, payroll information, and business-to-business agreements. Shibtoshi said: "The main concerns — regulatory uncertainty, privacy limitations, and complex user experience — are real, but solvable.

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing right now. From Ethereum's groundbreaking updates to Bitcoin's reign at the top, it's clear that the market is ever-evolving, making it one of the most exciting and potentially profitable spaces in finance. But, let's face it, the days of simply buying and holding your favorite coins are long gone.

US President Donald Trump has granted presidential pardons to the three co-founders of the BitMEX crypto exchange following a lengthy legal debacle with the US Department of Justice (DOJ). BitMEX and its co-founders were found guilty of violating the Bank Secrecy Act.

Mike Belshe, the CEO of BitGo, has commented on the recent settlement between Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital and the New York Attorney General (NYAG). Known as one of the top advocates of deregulation, Belshe, per his latest updates on X, appears to favor regulatory intervention to prevent some fraudulent practices in the industry.

In another sure sign of mainstream crypto adoption sweeping the world, a host of banks, blockchain companies, and one US state announced in March that they plan to launch stablecoins soon.

Sonic Labs is ditching its algorithmic stablecoin in favor of a UAE dirham alternative, its co-founder, Andre Cronje, has confirmed. The platform had initially harboured plans to launch a US dollar pegged algorithmic stablecoin, but has now opted to instead develop an alternative that will be denominated in the United Arab Emirates dirham.

President Donald Trump is reportedly pardoning the three co-founders of the crypto exchange BiTMEX, including prominent crypto investor Arthur Hayes.

Daily exchange volumes have dropped from a $126 billion post-election peak to $35 billion, returning to pre-election levels amid market uncertainty.

The United States has a 40% chance of a recession in 2025 amid the potential for a protracted trade war and macroeconomic uncertainty, according to market analyst and Coin Bureau founder Nic Puckrin.In an interview with Cointelegraph, the analyst said that while a recession is not probable, a recession and the current macroeconomic uncertainty will create an environment where risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies suffer. Puckrin said: "Trump and his advisors have said they have not completely dismissed the recession, which means it is definitely possible, but right now, I would not say it is probable, but the odds have climbed a lot.

In a sweeping act of clemency, U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned Arthur Hayes, the ex-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, along with his co-founders Samuel Reed and Benjamin Delo, senior employee Greg Dwyer, and the company's operating entity, HDR Global Trading.