Last year was bad for hacks. But this year could be worse—and it's only February.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its civil enforcement action against Coinbase Inc. and Coinbase Global Inc., citing a shift in its approach to crypto regulation, according to a Feb. 27 press release.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated on Feb. 27 that most meme coins do not meet the definition of securities under federal law, exempting them from registration requirements.

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance Thursday evening saying it does not deem most meme coins securities under U.S. federal law.

After years of scrutiny, Gemini is cleared by the SEC, but Cameron Winklevoss demands consequences for regulators' actions against crypto companies.

The Bank of Russia has postponed the launch of the digital ruble. The project is still live, but the launch of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) will come “somewhat later” than July 1, when it was expected, Bank of Russia governor Elvira Nabiullina said.

In a recent statement, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided insights into the classification of memecoins within the context of federal securities laws. This move, a part of the SEC's attempt to make clear how these regulations apply to different assets, could prove to be a significant victory for these altcoins and the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have been filed with the regulator.

The agency has adopted a more crypto-friendly stance, recently dropping cases against major crypto firms such as Coinbase and UniSwap.

The SEC said in a Thursday statement that it generally does not consider meme coins to be securities under its purview.

House Democrats introduced legislation to prohibit top federal officials and their families from issuing or promoting meme coins and other financial instruments, citing ethical concerns sparked by President Donald Trump's official TRUMP cryptocurrency launch and his wife Melania's that followed soon after.

The SEC has formally dropped its lawsuit against Consensys, marking a regulatory shift under new leadership. The move indicates a departure from aggressive enforcement toward a clearer compliance framework for blockchain firms. The post SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Consensys Amid Regulatory Changes appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its decision to file a joint stipulation with Coinbase Inc. and Coinbase Global Inc. to dismiss the ongoing civil enforcement action against the two entities.

Hackathon for Consensus Hong Kong brought out some of the most innovative the early stage projects that could drive the Web3 world forward.

The US SEC has officially filed a voluntary dismissal in its case against Coinbase. The agency has also dropped lawsuits against Consensys, Robinhood, and Gemini in recent days.

The US SEC has filed a voluntary dismissal in its case against Coinbase. The agency has also dropped lawsuits against Consensys, Robinhood, and Gemini in recent days.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit with Coinbase Global Inc. over its alleged violations of Federal Securities laws. According to court filings, the case was dismissed with prejudice against the defendant(s).

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Thursday it filed a joint stipulation with Coinbase Inc and Coinbase Global Inc to dismiss an ongoing civil enforcement action against the two entities.

Coinbase is in the clear after the SEC followed through on its agreement and voluntarily dismissed its case against the crypto exchange.

A landmark legal battle for the U.S. crypto sector, the government accusation that Coinbase ran an unregistered exchange, has been entirely abandoned.

Web3 has failed to break through the so-called bubble a decade after its launch, hindered by a lack of robust privacy solutions, according to Zachary Williamson, founder of Aztec, a privacy-focused blockchain firm. In an interview with Benzinga on the sidelines of Eth Denver, Williamson argued that without meaningful privacy capabilities, Web3 remains stuck in a speculative loop of "coins and casino games," far from its original vision of sovereign programmable money.

After Bybit's hack, the Lazarus Group deployed its notorious money-laundering tactics — leaving a complex trail in the aftermath of yet another high-profile crypto heist.

The UK's Crime and Policing Bill aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to seize and manage crypto assets linked to criminal activity, expanding the Crown Court's powers in confiscation orders. The post UK Proposes Bill to Expand Crypto Seizure Powers in Crime Crackdown appeared first on Cryptonews.

The case kicked off in June 2023 when the SEC sued Coinbase, two years after the top U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange went public

Crypto derivatives platform BitMEX is on sale, according to sources familiar with the matter. Reports that the trading platform is seeking a buyer claim that BitMEX has enlisted the services of Broadhaven Capital Partners to help seal a deal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange. Unquantifiable Loss in Economic Growth for America The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into Gemini and will not pursue an enforcement action against the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Hack explanation leaves CZ unsatisfied, as he raises concerns about compromised developer machines and multi-signer vulnerabilities.

Crypto AI agents are showing mixed signals as the top 10 coins in this sector display varied performance. While some, like VIRTUAL, AI16Z, and AIXBT, have posted gains in the last seven days, others, including FAI and TRAC, continue to decline.

A Montana man has been found guilty of conspiracy to launder over $2.4 million through cryptocurrency, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas announced Thursday. Randall V.

The MEME Act would slap any high-ranking government official who makes money from promoting crypto tokens with criminal and civil penalties.

BOFA is set to enter the crypto market with its USD-pegged stablecoin. It's another move to integrate digital assets into traditional banking that could reshape the financial sector.

BitMEX employed the independent investment bank Broadhaven Capital Partners to facilitate the sale.

DraftKings has agreed to a $10 million settlement over allegations of selling unregistered securities through its NFT marketplace, providing compensation to affected users who traded NFTs between August 2021 and the settlement date. The post DraftKings Settles NFT Securities Lawsuit for $10 Million appeared first on Cryptonews.

Sixth Street, a private equity firm with over $100 billion in assets under management, has backed blockchain-based lending platform Figure Technology Solutions with a $200 million investment.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to drop its enforcement lawsuit against Consensys' Metamask wallet, CEO Joe Lubin announced Feb. 27, 2025, citing a regulatory pivot under new leadership pending commissioner approval.

Sam Liccardo, a Silicon Valley congressman, proposed the MEME Act to stop TRUMP and other political tokens. The bill has practically no chance of passing, but it might be an important milestone.

The Finance Ministry of Pakistan is reportedly considering forming a National Crypto Council to explore the legalization of cryptocurrencies in the country.

Illicit crypto transactions in 2024 will likely surpass 2023's record, while criminals pivoted from Bitcoin to stablecoin for laundering stolen wealth.

Crypto exchange giant BitMEX is exploring the options of a complete takeover. Co-founded by Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed in 2014, the exchange has reportedly tapped Broadhaven Capital Partners, an investment banking firm, to help in the potential takeover process.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed in principle to dismiss its securities enforcement case against Consensys, according to a Feb. 27 statement. Once final approvals are secured, the SEC will file a stipulation with the court to formally close the case.

Bybit has successfully restored 77% of its assets under management (AUM) following a recent security incident, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and resilience. The exchange also reported strong trading activity, surpassing $40 billion in volume over the past two days, and enhanced its proof of reserves verification to ensure full collateralization of user funds.

The FBI is calling on node operators and exchange platforms to block transactions related to the record hack of Bybit. The U.S. federal agency confirms the involvement of the North Korean Lazarus group in this theft of $1.4 billion and is taking steps to prevent the laundering of the funds.

Five states' crypto efforts faltered as Texas advances and Utah nears a final vote, leaving the state-level push for digital asset reserves with mixed results.

TL;DR Consensys and the SEC reached an agreement to dismiss the case against MetaMask, which accused the software of violating federal securities laws. Joseph Lubin, Consensys' founder, praised the SEC's pro-innovation stance, which will allow the company to focus on developing its technology.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its securities enforcement case against MetaMask after reaching an agreement with Consensys, the company behind the popular crypto wallet. The US SEC sued Consensys Software, Inc.

DraftKings Inc. has agreed to a $10 million settlement in response to a class-action lawsuit alleging that its sale of non-fungible tokens violated state and federal securities laws.