The trouble began early Tuesday when Sony froze two popular memecoins, Aibo and Toro. This move cost investors thousands of dollars.

Crypto.com has rejected the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's request to pause all trading for its sports contracts as the commission decides to review whether they violate any regulations on gaming.

The regulators focused on crypto investor protection and new stablecoin rules while postponing the question of corporate crypto trading.

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) had their worst year in terms of trading volume and sales in 2024 since 2020.

South Korea kicks off talks on the second phase of crypto regulations, focusing on stablecoins and user protection, with a draft expected by mid-2025.

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly set to prioritize executive orders addressing crypto de-banking and revising controversial financial policies.

Tom Emmer, an American attorney and Congressman, is named Vice Chairman of the Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and AI Subcommittee.

On Jan. 13, Wintermute co-founder Yoann Turpin raised concerns about the challenges of price discovery in centralized finance (CeFi) and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, calling for greater adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) to address inefficiencies.

As the cryptocurrency market grapples with a broader decline, altcoins have faced significant challenges, with Ethereum (ETH) leading the way with losses nearing 20%. This drop comes after Ethereum's repeated failures to break through the crucial resistance level of $4,000, a barrier that has proven formidable in recent months also preventing the cryptocurrency to reach new record levels as Bitcoin (BTC) did to close 2024.

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed a significant shift in Thailand's approach to online gambling and cryptocurrency regulation. Speaking at a public event in Bangkok, Thaksin outlined the economic potential of legalizing online gambling, a move he estimates could generate over 100 billion baht ($2.89 billion) annually in government revenue.

The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have united to thwart North Korea's crypto theft schemes, targeting billions in stolen funds fueling weapons programs and cybercrime operations. 3 Nations Join Forces to Shut Down North Korea's Crypto Funding Machine The U.S.

The crypto market has entered 2025 with a bullish momentum, fueled by a number of global developments. Recently, Bitcoin touched the $100,000 mark for the first time, driven by the appointment of Paul Atkins, a pro-crypto advocate, as SEC Chair under the Trump administration.

The exchange could be valued between $4 billion and $5 billion. Kraken was said to have shown interest in the options venue but later backed out.

Mosaic Exchange Ltd., an LLC company based in Pennsylvania, and its CEO Sean Michael have been sanctioned to pay over $1.1million to the commission and penalties and to resign from the license after engaging themselves in a fraudulent digital asset commodity scheme as was determined by the U.S. District Court of Florida.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed its decision on the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF. The new deadline for the SEC to decide is now set for March 3, 2025. Meanwhile, the SEC's notice clarifies that the delay should not be seen as a denial.

Decentralized Finance saw an amazing growth in 2024. The sector exploded seeing a 485% growth in daily users. By the end of the year, the number of active wallets reached 24.6 million.

Thailand's former prime minister has urged cryptocurrency-friendly policies and a 20% tax on online gambling, projecting billions in revenue to spur economic modernization.

Greg Solano, co-founder of Yuga Labs, has publicly denied rumors suggesting that the company is planning to sell the copyright of its iconic CryptoPunks collection.

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South Korean regulators consider setting mandates for better transparency and accountability from exchanges and stablecoin issuers.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index exchange-traded fund (ETF) to March as the regulator needs more time to conduct a comprehensive review of the proposal.

The crypto world is uniting to support President-elect Donald Trump with significant contributions and a grand “Inaugural Crypto Ball” in Washington, DC. Scheduled for January 17, this black-tie event celebrates Trump's pro-crypto policies and signals a revolutionary change toward digital currencies in U.S. policy.

BitMEX has launched new perpetual swap listings for RAYUSDT, AIXBTUSDT, and AI16ZUSDT, enabling traders to leverage up to 50x, as announced on January 15, 2025.

DappRadar found the NFT market last year was the worst since 2020 for trading and sales volumes, with both falling nearly 20% over 2024.

Tom Emmer has been appointed vice chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee which is expected to drive efforts on U.S. crypto legislation.

A crypto firm has been fined $1.1 million for deceiving customers and misusing funds, as the CFTC highlights growing concerns about unregistered investment schemes. CFTC Strikes: Fraudulent Crypto Firm Banned, $1.1 Million Fine Issued The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Monday that Mosaic Exchange Ltd.

In a post shared via X on January 14, Julien Bittel, Head of Macro Research at Global Macro Investor (GMI), echoed a warning about the surging dollar and its impact on financial conditions—an echo that many market observers, including those within the crypto sphere, are listening to with interest.

Bison strengthens its banking options by adding Germany's largest bank as a partner to protect customer balances.

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BitMEX announces the launch of RAYUSDT, AIXBTUSDT, and AI16ZUSDT perpetual swaps, offering traders up to 50x leverage starting January 15, 2025.

The U.S. Supreme Court has made a significant ruling in the ongoing class-action lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The court has declined to review a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which affirmed that U.S. securities laws apply to Binance, despite the company's lack of a physical office in the United States.

A Russian diamond mining firm employee has been jailed for sending crypto to the Ukrainian army. The post Russian Diamond Miner Jailed for ‘Sending Crypto to Ukrainian Army' appeared first on Cryptonews.

“With Gary Gensler confined to the waste bin of Washington, we have an excellent opportunity to ensure that the future of digital assets is guided by Americans,” said Emmer.

Crypto exchange Deribit is working with Financial Technology Partners to explore acquisition offers.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has deferred its decision on the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index exchange-traded fund (ETF), citing the need for additional time to thoroughly review the proposal.

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The first-ever “Crypto Ball” is set for Friday, January 17, just days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20.

New AI glasses this year promise to reward users with crypto while processing data locally as competition in the sector intensifies.

Explore how the IRS Criminal Investigation unit tackles global crypto crimes with innovative strategies and international collaborations, as discussed in Chainalysis' podcast episode 145.

Prominent analytics firm Santiment says a handful of low-cap altcoins are seeing a drastic rise in the count of new wallets created over the past week. In a thread on the social media platform X, Santiment says the artificial intelligence (AI) related crypto project IQ.

DeFi isn't a fringe experiment anymore, but a proven disruptor.

The Bank of England announces the launch of the Digital Pound Lab to explore practical applications and technical designs for its proposed CBDC, ensuring feasibility and innovation. The post UK Central Bank to Test CBDC Capabilities in New Digital Pound Lab appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Bank has actively engaged stakeholders through multiple forums to gather insights shaping the design phase of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

Options trading platform Deribit has reportedly drawn interest from potential buyers and is working with FT Partners to explore strategic opportunities, Bloomberg News reported on Jan. 14, citing sources familiar with the matter. The platform has seen a meteoric rise in trading activity, with its total trading volume nearly doubling to $1.2 trillion in 2024.

For years, crypto has had its adherents and investors. But it was never truly taken seriously by the traditional financial sector and its composite institutions, the U.S. regulatory desert aside.

Yuga Labs hasn't confirmed or denied rumors that it is selling the IP rights to CryptoPunks, the world's most valuable NFT collection.

The CFTC is considering probes on sports betting event contracts offered by Crypto.com weeks out from the popular Super Bowl match, Bloomberg reports.