Meme-Coins sind Kryptowährungen, die einen Bezug zu bekannten Memes haben und in der Regel keinen wirklichen Use Case mit sich bringen. Durch starke Communitys haben einige von ihnen hohe Marktkapitalisierungen erreicht.

Aurora Labs introduces a groundbreaking self-serve platform, Aurora Cloud Console, eliminating technical barriers and upfront costs in blockchain deployment through EVM protocols.

Members of the crypto law bar lay out practical ways the new Trump administration can create the best environment for crypto development.

As tax season approaches, millions of Americans are gearing up to prepare their 2024 tax returns. However, for those involved in cryptocurrency transactions, a significant shift is on the horizon.

Sen. Lummis is threatening criminal repercussions over allegations that the FDIC is destroying digital asset related materials.

The president-elect cannot officially nominate anyone until after he is inaugurated on Jan. 20, but the US Senate has been holding hearings to question his potential picks.

Scott Bessent, who is immersed in the Senate confirmation process as President-elect Donald Trump's Treasury secretary nominee, only addressed crypto briefly.

The crypto market has gone absolutely wild, and it's all because of one man: Donald Trump. As his inauguration draws near, investors are betting big on small-cap cryptocurrencies, driving up prices.

In today's rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market, the need for fast, secure, and anonymous crypto exchanges is more prominent than ever.

An employee of a diamond mining company in Russia was reportedly sentenced to seven years in prison for providing financial assistance to the military forces of Ukraine.

An Ethereum (ETH)-competitor is printing gains after receiving support from the world's largest crypto exchange by volume. In a new announcement, Binance says it will be adding support for Sonic (S), formerly known as Fantom (FTM), to many of its programs.

BitMEX is said to have knowingly bypassed U.S. AML rules, allowing traders access with minimal KYC, leading to fines and legal consequences.

The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the U.S. Treasury Secretary.

OKX Ventures released its cumulative report for 2024, covering the firm's investments in the past year and top areas of interest for 2025, such as AI agents and DeFi expansion.

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary says he sees "no reason" for the U.S. to have a central bank digital currency.

TRM Labs found illicit volume is down 24% since 2023 to $45 billion, representing just 0.4% of overall crypto transactions.

Swiss government-owned investment bank PostFinance AG is offering Ethereum staking to its users. The company opened its first crypto-related services in 2024, but it's implementing comprehensive plans to accelerate them.

According to a Thursday report by the Wall Street Journal, 1Money, a new company launched by former Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder, has secured a total of $20 million in funding.

The AI agent trend is growing in crypto, anticipated to bring a new facet to the crypto industry. AI agent token space is growing with over $14 billion market cap within a few months.

Santori made the announcement on Wednesday and said he would remain at the company in a senior advisory role, amid rumors that he will soon seek a position in the Trump administration.

Founder Gianlua Minoprio is hoping to dramatically increase wallet adoption by eliminating the use of seed phrases, among other innovations.

Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer warned that crypto investors are facing a surge in malware scams on social media platform Telegram compared to the traditional phishing methods. While phishing still causes substantial losses—estimated at nearly half a billion dollars in 2024—its growth has plateaued.

The stablecoin market, which is dominated by Tether and Circle, is worth more than $214 billion.

Dubai's new Crypto Tower is going to be a game-changer for blockchain innovation.

Law firm initiates legal action against pump.fun, addressing investor losses, lack of accountability, and growing concerns over platform practices.

Dubai is once again establishing itself as a global innovation hub. The city has announced plans for the world's first 17-story Crypto Tower, a massive project as a vehicle to support blockchain, Web3, and DeFi companies.

Pro-digital currency attorney MetaLawMan has called out the unfair surveillance of Americans with a crypto tax obligation moving forward. Considering the American tax filing system changes, MetaLawMan said he had to flag some clauses for 50 million crypto holders.

Cntrl Wallet's CEO and founder Emile Dubie said the firm has decided to explore acquisition opportunities to help it scale.

The South Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has ordered Upbit to temporarily halt services for new users after finding numerous violations of the Specific Financial Transaction Information Act.

South Korean authorities ordered Upbit to suspend business operations for violating KYC and AML regulations. FIU in South Korea found over 700,000 incidents where the exchange did not comply with KYC laws.

Grayscale Helium Trust was registered in Delaware on January 14, 2025, with CSC Delaware Trust Company as the registered agent.

2025 will mark the first tax year that crypto transactions will be subject to third-party reporting requirements. IRS will implement a third-party reporting system for crypto asset transactions on CEXs such as Coinbase and Gemini.

Coinbase reintroduces Bitcoin-backed loans via Morpho integration, allowing USDC borrowing without selling Bitcoin. The post Coinbase brings back Bitcoin-backed loans with Morpho's DeFi integration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Participer à une prévente crypto, c'est l'assurance d'acheter une future pépite à tout petit prix.

Donald Trump shows support for using US-based cryptocurrencies in creating an 'America-First' crypto reserve

Crypto exchange Upbit may be penalized for allegedly breaking South Korean financial regulations.

eToro is on track to go public in the US after submitting a confidential filing with the US SEC.

The proposed America-first reserve could prioritize the U.S.-linked digital assets like XRP, Solana, and USDC stablecoin.

The trading platform is seeking a $5 billion valuation and could list as soon as the second quarter, the Financial Times said

Jade City, a platform focused on tokenizing jade gemstones, has launched “Flappy Jade,” a new mini-app game on Telegram, offering players the opportunity to earn JCT tokens and tokenized physical jade gemstones through gameplay. “Flappy Jade,” is a Telegram-based mini-game inspired by “Flappy Bird,” designed to engage users and build community interest.

Leading asset management firm VanEck has submitted an application for an Onchain Economy Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to a Jan. 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This proposed fund aims to provide exposure to the broader crypto ecosystem by investing in companies and instruments connected to digital assets.

The Global Token Exchange (GTE), a decentralized exchange built on the MegaETH blockchain, has raised $10 million.

The firm intends to use the funds to grow out its team and developing its core infrastructure, such as launching its testnet chain, first game and other on-chain assets.

When looking at DePIN projects, Park's biggest question is whether or not the project is “solving a problem where real demand can be generated.”

The crypto-friendly platform submits a listing application to the SEC to expand its global presence.

Coinbase vice president Max Branzburg said the product demonstrates the exchange's “commitment to economic freedom.”

The new IRS Form 1099-DA aims to streamline cryptocurrency tax compliance starting in 2026, but reporting for decentralized platforms will not begin until 2027.