Ian McGinley, the enforcement director at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is stepping down days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a rule to make wallet providers responsible for hacks resulting in crypto asset loss. In a notice published on January 10, the regulator suggested that the US Electronic Fund Transfer Act could also apply to digital currencies.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a new interpretive rule on Jan. 10 that could extend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) protections to crypto wallets, potentially holding them accountable in case of hacks.

In an interview with popular crypto-focused YouTube channel Altcoin Daily, veteran financier and SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci revealed his top altcoins to buy and hold in 2025. Scaramucci, a former White House Communications Director and longtime Wall Street professional, provided his insights on various crypto assets—starting with his bullish stance on Ethereum (ETH) and expanding to a range of altcoins he believes will play a central role in shaping the future of decentralized technology.

The U.S. CFPB is looking for public input on proposed rules aimed at protecting consumers against fraud while using crypto.

Senator Cynthia Lummis is set to head the Senate's first crypto subcommittee, advancing digital asset legislation under the GOP-led Congress.

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Russian nationals for operating sanctioned crypto mixers allegedly tapped by North Korean criminals.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a crypto rule just days before Donald Trump takes the White House and can name a new agency head.

Bybit, the second-largest centralized exchange by daily trading volume, announced that it will temporarily halt its crypto trading services in India due to changing regulatory requirements.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) interim Chair Travis Hill acknowledged the agency's role in “debanking” crypto firms during a speech in St. Louis on Jan. 10.

What do massive crypto donations to Trump's inauguration reveal about the industry's hopes for regulation, innovation, and survival in a changing political climate? Trump fever sweeps the world The crypto world is thriving as Donald Trump prepares to take the

As Bitcoin battles to reclaim crucial support, the crypto market shows signs of fragility. With sentiment turning cautious and stablecoin dominance rising, we analyze whether a crash is imminent.

Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced plans for a draft policy aimed at regulating virtual assets and virtual asset service providers.

FDIC Vice Chair Travis Hill said the agency should be more clear in how banks work with crypto in a speech posted on Friday.

Losses from crypto hacks and scams surged in 2024, according to the blockchain security firm PeckShield. The firm says the total value loss in the crypto sector last year exceeded $3.01 billion, a 15% increase from the 2023 total. That number includes $2.15 billion stolen in hacks and $834.5 million purloined via scams.

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FTX denies Backpack's claims of acquiring FTX EU, stating the court hasn't approved the sale or authorized fund distribution to creditors.

The recent crypto bull market has created many millionaires, some of who started with less than $1,000. Bitcoin has already jumped by over 500% from its 2022 lows, while many smaller meme coins have surged by over 10,000%.

British bank Standard Chartered is offering more digital asset services, this time with crypto custody for EU clients.

In his latest livestream titled “Cargo Cults and the Reality of Crypto,” Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson delivered an extensive monologue on what he perceives as the current state of digital assets, community behavior, and ongoing legal battles in the sector.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seeks to hold crypto wallet providers liable for on-chain fraud and erroneous transactions—a major shift in existing policy.

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Smaller countries could strengthen economic growth by attracting foreign investment and utilizing available renewable energy resources to mine bitcoin.

Pump.fun has made just 294 millionaires so far, with just 0.4% of wallets profiting $10,000 on meme coins.

The Investment Committee debate the crypto trade as the new administration takes office. CNBC's Tanaya Macheel joins Halftime Report' with the latest.

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Standard Chartered is opening a new entity in Luxembourg after obtaining approval to offer digital asset custody services in the European Union.

"Altcoin markets are currently a zero-sum player versus player game," market analyst and CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju wrote.

Kenya's move represents a significant policy shift from their previous warnings about the crypto industry.

Grayscale revealed an extensive list of cryptocurrencies, including meme coins and AI tokens, which could soon join its investment products.

Upbit, South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchange, has suspended deposits for Solve.Care (SOLVE) due to transparency concerns and potential investor risks, designating it as a cautionary item for a two-week review period. The post South Korean Exchange Upbit Suspends SOLVE Over Transparency Concerns appeared first on Cryptonews.

A new chapter in the ongoing saga of digital assets is about to unfold on Capitol Hill. What Happened: The announcement that the Senate Banking Committee will create its first-ever subcommittee dedicated to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology signifies far more than just another committee meeting.

UK Treasury amends law to exclude crypto staking from collective investment schemes. The staking rules will take effect on January 31, 2025.

The race to win crypto among top countries began last year. With the US leading the ETF space, are more crypto ETFs on the horizon?

The monthly crypto funding has begun to increase after relatively consolidating since 2023. According to DefiLlama, the figures recorded at the end of December reveal a potential initial trend in the metrics rise in 2025.

A federal grand jury has indicted three Russian individuals for running Blender.io and Sinbad.io, two crypto-mixing services reportedly used for money laundering.

Luxembourg will host Standard Chartered's EU digital asset operations.

Kong Suan, the CEO of Cube Entertainment, is facing allegations of misleading investors in a cryptocurrency scheme linked to a digital token called “Nestree.” The accusations have prompted concerns among affected individuals, who are now considering legal action. Cube Entertainment, known for managing popular K-pop groups like Pentagon, ventured into the cryptocurrency space in 2022.

A proposed CFPB rule could allow crypto users to have protections similar to those of US bank account holders by considering the definition of “funds.”

Kenya has confirmed plans to regulate digital currencies amid sustained embrace by the public.

Bybit to Temporarily Halt Crypto Trading in India, Citing Regulations

A group of Philippine banks is joining forces to launch a peso-backed stablecoin, PHPX, to enhance cross-border payments and promote financial inclusion. The post Philippine Banks Collaborate to Launch PHPX Stablecoin for Enhanced Cross-Border Payments appeared first on Cryptonews.

RWA Watchlist has released a ranking of the top-performing Real World Asset (RWA) tokens in 2025. The list categorizes these tokens into tiers based on their impact, innovation, and market presence within the evolving crypto ecosystem.

In this interview, we spoke with Patrick Aarikka, the Chief MiCA Officer of White Swan. Patrick discussed the history of the White Swan project, the creation of the SWAN memecoin, and the inspiration behind its development.

While the cryptocurrency market continues to oscillate between hype and real-world potential, many of the world's biggest banks have for years been quietly cutting their teeth on the technology that underpins it: blockchain.

The CEO of K-pop giant Cube Entertainment is under fire after being accused of participating in a crypto investment scam. He is suspected of allegedly using the entertainment company to inflate the price of the alleged scam token and now risks legal action.