The SEC launches a groundbreaking crypto task force, aiming to replace reactive enforcement with clear, innovation-friendly regulations. Led by “Crypto Mom,” Hester Peirce, this initiative promises seismic shifts in the digital asset landscape. Clearer Crypto Guidelines Ahead as SEC Forms New Task Force: ‘The SEC Can Do Better' The U.S.

The Stargate project will be led by OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle, while Microsoft and Nvidia will be key initial technology partners.

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson predicts that blockchain will ultimately be used to build ETFs and mutual funds because of the technology's efficiency.

Bank of America's CEO foresees a crypto payment revolution, emphasizing banks will aggressively adopt digital currencies once clear regulations unlock their transactional potential.

Explore the potential of stablecoins in transforming global digital payments, as discussed by experts from Paxos and Chainalysis.

Jeremy Allaire, CEO of stablecoin issuer Circle, has called for the immediate repeal of regulations that hinder the cryptocurrency industry. Speaking at the Reuters Global Markets Forum during the World Economic Forum, Allaire specifically criticized the SECs Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121, urging the Trump administration to eliminate policies that obstruct the integration of digital assets and traditional finance.

Utah is moving forward with legislation to authorize state-level cryptocurrency investments as part of a strategic reserve plan. According to Decrypt on January 21, Utah State Representative Jordan Teuscher introduced the Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments (H.B.

President Trump's appointment of Acting SEC Chair signals a pro-crypto shift, with promises of clearer regulations to foster innovation and economic growth. Acting SEC Chair Pushes for Clearer Crypto Regulation, Replacing Gensler's Tough Stance President Donald Trump has appointed Mark T. Uyeda as Acting Chairman of the U.S.

i2 Group partners with Chainalysis to integrate cryptocurrency insights into its intelligence platform, enhancing the ability to track illicit activities using blockchain data.

Robinhood Crypto opened its business in Spain as part of its European growth plan. The company matched its expansion to the launch of the European Union's MiCA rules, which lay out clear regulations for crypto businesses.

Matt Kaufman, Calamos head of ETFs, and Michael Venuto of Tidal Financial Group join CNBC's Bob Pisani on 'ETF Edge' to discuss the Trump administration's 2025 crypto plans and what it could mean for the industry.

BitMEX will introduce the SUSDT perpetual swap with up to 20x leverage on January 22, 2025, supporting the Fantom to Sonic migration.

Circle's acquisition of Hashnote, the issuer of USYC, signals its intent to integrate the yield-generating stablecoin with USDC. The collaboration with Cumberland enhances liquidity and expands tokenized asset adoption across finance markets, positioning USYC as a key collateral choice. The post Circle Acquires Hashnote and Integrates USYC for Digital Assets appeared first on Cryptonews.

Robinhood Markets expands European presence with Spanish trading app launch, offering crypto services and staking rewards while pursuing strategic growth through Bitstamp acquisition.

At Davos 2025, Binance CEO shared that the platform saved users $1.75B in remittance fees through crypto transactions from 2022–2024. Highlighting a $26B remittance volume, Binance's fee-free service offers financial relief, boosts inclusion, and aids underserved communities with cost-efficient solutions. The post Davos 2025: Binance CEO Says Users Saved $1.75B in Remittance Costs appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto.com is rolling out services for institutional and advanced traders in the U.S. amid renewed regulatory optimism.

Crypto.com serves over 100 million users worldwide and has built a reputation for prioritizing regulatory compliance, security, and privacy.

Memecoin to solve $36T US debt? Here's Mark Cuban's bold proposal.

The Singapore-based crypto conglomerate has been expanding its footprint in the US market following Donald Trump's presidential victory.

On January 20, Trump didn't mention crypto in his executive orders, and Bitcoin's price dropped by 6%, which caused some conce Despite this, many in the crypto world aren't too worried. They believe Trump's support for it is clear, like with his launch of a new memecoin, and they expect better regulations so New leaders at the SEC and CFTC are more crypto friendly, and experts are optimistic that clearer and better rules for it will come soon.

Phantom, a leading crypto wallet on the Solana blockchain, stated that a recently reported vulnerability does not pose a risk to user funds, following criticism from a security researcher known as @CloakdDev. In a public statement, Phantom apologized for communication delays and emphasized that it remains committed to security.

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Trump plans to block a government-controlled digital currency because people in crypto think it could take away financial privacy. Trump's team may create a Crypto Council and change banking rules to let banks offer crypto services.

Robinhood Crypto has expanded its services to Spain, enabling users to trade, stake, and invest in cryptocurrencies directly on the platform.

Circle has acquired Hashnote, issuer of the USYC stablecoin incubated by Cumberland Labs. The company announced the deal Tuesday (Jan. 21), noting that Cumberland Labs is the largest tokenized treasury and money market fund in the world, with $1.52 billion deployed into USYC as of last week.

A cryptocurrency financial services firm agreed on Tuesday to plead guilty to U.S. charges that it offered to help manipulate the market for a digital token created at the FBI's behest to help uncover fraud in the crypto sector.

The SEC has finally admitted that it can “do better” regarding crypto regulation.

Bitstamp secures MiFID II license to offer regulated perpetual swap trading in Europe, positioning itself as one of few crypto exchanges authorized for these products in the EU.

Coinbase founder and CEO Brian Armstrong believes that crypto is paramount to unleashing a new wave of economic freedom across the globe. In a long thread on the social media platform X, Armstrong says global economic freedom is on the decline but crypto can spark the reversal of the trend.

Circle acquired the company responsible for creating the largest tokenized money market fund.

Coinbase Head of US Policy Kara Calvert is 'not at all' concerned about not hearing crypto mentioned in President Trump inauguration speech and following Trump launching his own memecoins, she says Coinbase try's to stay 'token agnostic' while it considers new listings. She speaks with Sonali Basak and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto.

Brian Armstrong said his cryptocurrency exchange would delist USDt if Tether cannot comply with any new US legislation.

The growing adoption of crypto in the U.S. can be accelerated through executive orders permitting banks to trade and hold cryptocurrency.

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said that the firm is open to using cryptocurrency for payments if regulators clarify the rules.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Austin King of Omni Labs reacts to the crypto market price moves in reaction to Donald Trump's inauguration.

The deal combines the issuers of the second-largest stablecoin and the largest onchain money fund by market cap.

The SEC has created a dedicated crypto task force under Trump's administration to establish clear regulations for the crypto industry, signaling a new era of regulatory clarity in 2025.

The US financial watchdog announced on Jan. 21 a task force aimed at developing a regulatory framework for digital assets.

SONEX, an AI-driven decentralized exchange, secures $1 million in seed funding from notable investors including Outliers Fund and Gate Ventures to revolutionize DeFi with AI agents.

Mark Cuban has ranted against meme coins following the launch of TRUMP and MELANIA, stating that they constitute a net negative for the crypto industry. Nonetheless, as it now appears legal, he noted that he could release his own meme coin to help repay the U.S. public debt.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is launching a crypto task force to clarify the rules of the road for digital assets. In a press release, the agency says pro-crypto Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead the agency-wide effort.

Billionaire Mark Cuban suggests an unexpected approach to tackling the U.S. national debt: creating a dedicated memecoin. This proposal, which seems laced with irony, comes as the crypto market experiences a new wave of speculation surrounding the TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins, currently at the center of a heated controversy.

The Trump administration took its first step on Tuesday towards reducing regulatory barriers for the cryptocurrency industry. In a move eagerly awaited by digital asset enthusiasts, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Acting Chair Mark Uyeda has launched a “crypto task force” to create a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets.

The launch of the new service, under development since 2022, comes as pro-crypto President Donald Trump enters office.

An unexpected figure drives the rise of culture-based digital currencies, sparking buzz and shifting crypto market trends. #partnercontent

In a Tuesday announcement, the SEC admitted it “can do better” when it comes to crypto regulation.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the formation of a dedicated crypto task force on Jan. 21 — led by Commissioner Hester Peirce.