It is now the first Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) exchange to secure pre-authorization. This approval is under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife were kidnapped and held for ransom in France before being rescued by authorities after 24 hours in captivity.

Singapore-based crypto exchange Phemex lost $29 million in a hot wallet breach across multiple blockchains on January 23, 2025, prompting withdrawal suspensions while cold storage remains secure.

On Tuesday, US crypto exchange Coinbase appealed to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to address a key issue for the industry. The exchange seeks the court to determine whether secondary trades are outside the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scope.

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President Donald Trump's administration is expected to usher in a boom time for crypto but a Reuters review shows very few members of the incoming congress are invested in bitcoin or other digital currencies.

President Trump signed an executive order establishing a crypto advisory group and exploring a national digital asset stockpile while prohibiting CBDCs and affirming crypto rights.

In a recent interview with CNBC, Morgan Stanley's CEO Ted Pick confirmed the bank's plans to collaborate with US regulators on its crypto offerings. Like most financial institutions, Morgan Stanley is bracing up to offer digital asset services.

While crypto advocates cheer the SEC's decision, skeptics like Jacob King warn that the industry's shift toward bank custody contradicts Bitcoin's original vision of decentralization.

As artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies are shaking up the global economy, Donald Trump seized the opportunity at the World Economic Forum in Davos to outline an ambitious vision. The American president declared his intention to make the United States the global leader in these strategic technologies.

Now live on Arbitrum and Base, Paymaster lets users pay gas fees in USDC. This eliminates the need for native tokens like ETH.

VINE, the Solana-based meme coin launched by VINE co-founder Rus Yusupov, is coming to Binance Futures as a USDT-based perpetual contract.

Buterin's concerns have caused discourse as the TRUMP memecoin sees a significant price drop.

David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, was rescued after being kidnapped from his home in France, with his captors demanding a cryptocurrency ransom.

The executive order will also exclude the US central bank from future stablecoin regulation, according to industry insiders.

Major U.S. banks Morgan Stanley and Bank of America are exploring cryptocurrency service offerings while awaiting regulatory clarity, marking a shift in traditional banking's approach to digital assets.

Vitalik Buterin believes political tokens are not ideal because of the susceptibility to manipulation.

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The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has invited feedback on the draft regulation for security and commodity token contracts by February 14th 2025. The UAE Authority has noted that security tokens include equity tokens, bond tokens, sukuk tokens while commodity tokens include examples of gold tokens, oil tokens and others.

President Trump finally signs a crypto executive order to change the face of the crypto industry in the US. A Presidential Working Group, chaired by David Sacks, is tasked to develop a regulatory framework on crypto and evaluate the creation of a crypto reserve.

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched Bybit Pay, a new payment platform designed to bridge traditional (TradFi) and digital finance, as detailed out to Finbold on Friday 24.

Lawmakers in North Dakota have introduced a new bill that seeks to impose stricter regulations on crypto ATMs operating within the state. House Bill 1447, which was introduced in January 2025, seeks to address concerns over the growing number of scams tied to these machines, particularly those targeting vulnerable individuals.

While regulators around the world ban Polymarket for being a gambling platform, attorney Aaron Brogan has a good argument for why it's not.

Trump's pro-crypto Executive Order reshapes US digital asset policy, banning CBDCs, supporting crypto reserves, and easing regulations for innovation.

Morgan Stanley signals deeper crypto market involvement, working with US regulators to expand digital asset services while adapting to evolving regulatory landscape.

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick told CNBC on Thursday that the US banking giant plans to enter the crypto industry. But he says they'll work closely with regulators.

The SEC has repealed SAB 121, ending a saga involving a congressional bill and a presidential veto. This opens new possibilities for traditional financial institutions, that are now free to offer crypto services involving custody to their customers.

CBDCs are out, Bitcoin reserve is – potentially – in. Donald Trump's executive order does away with the previous administration's overreach and sets new ground for the crypto economy.

RWA tokenization expanded to $7.9B in value locked after a highly active year. The RWA narrative is trying to compete with memes and AI agents, awaiting a new crypto standard for mass tokenization.

The SEC has replaced its strict crypto custody accounting rule SAB 121 with more flexible guidance under SAB 122, allowing banks to use standard accounting principles for digital assets and potentially expanding their ability to offer crypto custody services.

BitMEX announces a special bug bounty initiative on Hackerone from January 25 to February 9, 2025, offering double rewards, with potential earnings up to $60,000.

Morgan Stanley is taking a proactive approach to the growing crypto market. The bank apparently plans to work closely with the US Treasury and other regulatory bodies to ensure it can offer crypto services.

Turns out Trump's promise to make crypto a national priority wasn't empty talk.

Lesetja Kganyago, the governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), has openly criticized crypto lobbying groups for pushing governments to adopt Bitcoin as a part of their national reserves. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Kganyago questioned the rationale behind these lobbying efforts and raised concerns over the potential consequences of such moves for regulatory independence.

The U.S. SEC has cancelled the SAB 121 rule. The revocation of SAB 121 reflects Trump's push for crypto-friendly regulations.

Digital asset projects are increasingly turning to community-driven platforms to raise money, the report said.

Dubai, UAE – Comet Space, an innovative leader in the blockchain industry, unveiled its groundbreaking GameFi project Poomb Creatures, at the recent Blockchain Life conference in Dubai.

As part of a move to reduce crypto scams, lawmakers in North Dakota are proposing House Bill 1447, a bill seeking to cap crypto ATM transactions. The new bill would limit crypto ATM transactions to $1,000 daily and cap fees at $5 or 3% of the transaction.

CLS Global FZC LLC, a major player in the cryptocurrency financial services sector, has pleaded guilty to charges of market manipulation and fraud as part of a settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DoJ). The firm admitted to engaging in illegal wash trading to artificially inflate trading volumes of specific cryptocurrencies, misleading investors with false market activity.

Video game giant Atari has unveiled 500 limited-edition physically redeemable NFTs through DYLI, a blockchain-powered collectibles marketplace. Through a Jan.

UAE headquartered, DP World, a global player in the logistics and trade ecosystem, has announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, that it will be issuing a stablecoin, making it the first entity in the logistics and trade ecosystem to do so.

Gate.io officially announced the launch of GT Hub, a dedicated service platform for GT holders. The GT Hub integrates a suite of exclusive benefits and innovative features, designed to maximize user value.

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Jake Auchincloss demand U.S. regulators investigate President Trump's TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins.

The SEC's 2024 crypto enforcement actions resulted in $4.98B in penalties, targeting fraud, unregistered offerings, and NFTs. Learn how these cases shape the future of crypto regulation.

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive action that addresses key promises he made to the cryptocurrency industry during his 2024 campaign. “The digital asset industry plays a crucial role in innovation and economic development in the United States, as well as our nation's international leadership,” the order said.

The total stablecoin supply on Solana has reached new all-time highs, exceeding $10 billion for the first time.

“Bye, bye SAB 121! It's not been fun,” says a post published in X by SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce after the US regulator withdrew the controversial accounting guidance of 2022, which required companies to report customers' crypto assets on their balance sheets. The cryptocurrency industry has welcomed the move wholeheartedly.