The algorithmic trading firm's founder opines on AI's growing role, the differences between Asian and Western markets, and liquidity fragmentation.

Kraken's staking relaunch currently supports 17 crypto assets and plans to expand access as regulations permit more states to participate.

An investor, Diego Aguilar, has filed a class-action lawsuit against Baton Corporation, the operator of the Solana platform for launching meme coins, Pump.fun.

While it's early to say anything for sure, 2025 could be a good year for cryptocurrency. In the United States, it looks like crypto will enjoy a more relaxed regulatory environment.

The debate over whether cryptocurrency markets are a “casino,” or whether digital assets can be a valuable financial innovation has yet to find a comprehensive, scalable answer as the industry continues to evolve.

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are reportedly seeking clemency for their son from former President Donald Trump.

DeFi needs regulation to address security risks, protect users, ensure accountability, and promote sustainable growth for a secure financial ecosystem.

Grayscale Investments said on Friday it was launching an investment fund aimed at dogecoin, as the cryptocurrency asset manager looks to tap into the increasing momentum around alternatives to bitcoin.

A Manchester court issued a total of 76 years in prison to seven criminals who stole £100,000 in crypto from a single victim.

Elliott Management wrote that White House policy is fueling a speculative crypto bubble that will eventually "wreak havoc."

Ukrainian authorities have blocked access to Kuna, the country's first crypto exchange, operational since 2014. Kuna, Ukraine's oldest crypto exchange, shut down just days after authorities quietly blocked access to its platform without offering any explanation.

The suit was filed in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on Thursday. It claims the platform earned nearly $500 million in fees.

FTX said on Friday it had reached a settlement with K5 Global, a venture capital firm co-founded by a former aide to Hillary Clinton, resolving a lawsuit the bankrupt crypto exchange had brought against the company in June last year.

In addition to Upbit, VIRTUAL has been listed on major platforms including Bithumb, Bybit, and KuCoin, bolstering its accessibility for both South Korean and global investors.

Pump.fun got a class action lawsuit for violating U.S. securities laws. The lawsuit claims all tokens of Pump.fun are unregistered Security Memecoins.

A major lawsuit has thrown Binance into the spotlight. Families of victims from the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel claim Binance helped fund the group's activities.

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Pump.fun, a platform that allows users to create meme coins on the Solana network, for allegedly offering unregistered securities.

The Istanbul Regional Court of Justice has overturned part of the conviction against Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Thodex.

Stablecoins' role as the lifeblood of crypto trading and DeFi outweighs their use case for savings and remittance, CEX.io's lead analyst said.

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The criminals subjected their victim to death threats, drugging, and assaults in an attempt to get their hands on his crypto portfolio.

According to a report from crypto exchange CEX.IO, stablecoin transfers reached $27.6 trillion in 2024, outpacing Visa and Mastercard's combined transaction volume by 7.68%. The report pointed out that stablecoins consistently outperformed traditional payment providers throughout the year despite a dip in Q3 due to broader market slowdowns.

Stakeholders have begun contemplating the sector's future, with the crypto market inching closer to 20 years. Fundamentally, the conversations are moving toward how the cryptocurrency market will evolve as it gains broader adoption globally.

The parents of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried are exploring avenues to secure a presidential pardon for their son from President Donald Trump.

CryptoQuant highlighted that the expansion of stablecoins in circulation is likely to be a key driver for the next cryptocurrency rally.

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, are reportedly exploring avenues to secure a presidential pardon for their son from President Donald Trump.

At a hearing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, Binance sought to dismiss a lawsuit filed by victims affected by the Hamas attack on Israel.

The biggest crypto stocks all seem as stuck as Bitcoin is at the moment, as more consolidation seems to be the overall attitude of the markets at the moment.

The stablecoin market has just crossed a new milestone, reaching a record market cap of $200 billion. This milestone marks a significant $40 billion increase since early November when the U.S. presidential election results were announced. Meanwhile, stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), have been dominating the market.

Seven members of a UK gang have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for kidnapping, torturing, and extorting a cryptocurrency investor. The post Seven UK Gang Members Jailed for Kidnapping and Torturing Crypto Investor appeared first on Cryptonews.

As DTX Exchange's viral presale crosses 527,000 holders in only 6 weeks, it has come under the spotlight to be the next best ICO of 2025. Let's find out more about it!

Accessible and reliable financial education can strengthen customer relationships, improve engagement, and increase the number of account holders.

Crypto mobile wallets reached 36 million active users in Q4 2024, marking a shift toward greater engagement in DeFi and dApps.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Pump.fun, the memecoin creation platform on the Solana blockchain, accusing it of selling unregistered securities and promoting "pump-and-dump" schemes. The complaint, filed on January 30, 2025, in a federal court in New York by Diego Aguilar, alleges that all cryptocurrencies issued on Pump.fun are "unregistered securities", representing an evolution of Ponzi schemes and pump-and-dump!

Esports betting has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the online gambling industry, attracting millions of fans and bettors worldwide.

Discover why DTX Exchange's $13.2M presale makes it 2025's best ICO. Explore hybrid trading, 1000x leverage, and expert projections of 100x returns from $0.16.

Hedge fund giant Elliott Management has warned that the White House's pro-crypto stance fuels an unsustainable market bubble that could cause severe financial disruption when it collapses.

Ripple's XRP price is under bear pressure while Litecoin (LTC) is back to rallying. It's a great opportunity to buy these altcoins along with the IntelMarkets presale.

The cryptocurrency market has displayed a strong bullish recovery over the last seven days after recording a strong bearish action during the first half of January. With this, the memecoin market has recorded the highest gains during the month.

Bitcoin cloud mining lets users earn cryptocurrency without owning hardware, and platforms like BitconeMine make the process simple and accessible. #pressrelease

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange is facing new accusations, this time regarding alleged links to Hamas. During a hearing in federal court in New York on January 30, Binance firmly rejected these allegations, seeking the dismissal of a complaint filed by the families of the victims of the October 2023 attacks.

A gang who extorted a vulnerable man for £100,000 in cryptocurrency over several months has been sentenced to over 76 years in prison.

The year 2024 couldn't be more instrumental for crypto growth with benchmarks including increasing user base and new precedents. The approval of ETFs by the SEC, BTC reaching All-Time High at $108K, the regulators' embracing crypto payments and the mega bounce back of Donald Trump by winning the 2024 US Elections.

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, are reportedly exploring avenues to secure a pardon for their son from President Donald Trump.

SEC approves Bitwise Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, exposure to both assets in one regulated product. Bitwise joins Hashdex and Franklin Templeton and becomes the third firm approved for a joint BTC-ETH ETF.

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried are reportedly exploring a presidential pardon from Donald Trump for their son. What would a pardon mean for the crypto industry?

While Ozer remains in prison, his legal team vowed to push for further leniency.