Ivanka Trump on Thursday publicly disavowed any connection to a cryptocurrency meme coin being promoted under her name, issuing a strong warning to consumers against falling prey to fraud. In a tweet, she stated unequivocally that she had no involvement in the so-called "Ivanka Trump" or "$IVANKA" coin and criticized the use of her name and likeness without consent.

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) crypto services firm will plead guilty to charges related to a wash trading scheme to lure investors into buying a token created by US law enforcement authorities. In a statement, the U.S.

The chief executive of banking giant Morgan Stanley reportedly says the firm is willing to work with US regulators on crypto offerings. According to a new report by CNBC, Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick is collaborating with regulatory agencies to see if it can further venture into the digital assets industry.

Founder Tyler Spalding sees the Ethereum-based smart contract project as a step towards creating a new form of money for payments, loans and counterparty credit in DeFi.

The virtual speech to the World Economic Forum reiterated Donald Trump's pledge to an audience at a July 2024 Bitcoin conference.

President Trump says he plans to make the US the global leader in artificial intelligence and crypto. In a new speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Trump touts his push to boost the nation's energy production and manufacturing capabilities to trigger a new “Golden Age of America.

Morgan Stanley (NASDAQ:MSPQ) CEO Ted Pick sees the recent launches of presidential meme coins as a result of substantial liquidity in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. What Happened: During a CNBC Squawk Box interview on Thursday, Pick was questioned about meme coins and digital currencies under the new Trump administration, including the recently launched Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) and Melania (CRYPTO: MELANIA) coins.

According to sources closer to the White House, President Trump is scheduled to hold a call with El Salvador's pro-Bitcoin President Nayib Bukele. Sources say that he will be speaking to POTUS Trump today at around 8:30 PM GMT.

The former venture capital arm of Binance will become the family office of CZ and Binance co-founder YI He, Bloomberg reported.

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz has opined that artificial intelligence is "the new arms race."

Buterin notes that certain parts of the industry chafe against each other for their short-term and long-term value, drawing comparisons between "hyperaddictive cellphone games" and chess.

Senator Cynthia Lummis announced today that she will be the first Chair of the new Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets. She claimed that her main priorities are creating an industry-friendly regulatory framework and a US Bitcoin Reserve.

The Taiwanese financial regulator plans to unveil a draft bill for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in June, which includes a proposal allowing banks to issue stablecoins. Joint Management of Stablecoins The Taiwanese Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is set to unveil a draft bill for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in June.

YZi Labs announced it changed its company name from Binance Labs to operate independently. The firm will expand its investment focus beyond crypto and blockchain to include Artificial Intelligence (AI) and biotechnology (biotech).

President Donald Trump emphasized U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence as Senator Cynthia Lummis was sworn in as chair of the Senate's new digital assets subcommittee.

Venture capital firm Binance Labs has rebranded to YZi Labs in a bid to drive independence and investment diversity.

The Wyoming senator introduced the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act to the US Senate in July 2024, following the Bitcoin 2024 conference.

President Donald Trump said in a Jan. 23 speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the US will become the world capital of crypto and AI.

The CEO of top American bank Morgan Stanley said that he is open to working with regulators so that the firm can offer crypto services.

ndustry insiders hope that regulatory clarity under a Trump administration might renew interest in decentralized governance.

After a slightly garbled report yesterday, Ledger co-founder David Balland was rescued in good condition following a kidnapping. Initial reports claimed that fellow co-founder Eric Larchevêque was ransomed, but this was incorrect.

US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has commissioned a study to understand how people in Argentina, Kenya, Philippines and Switzerland view crypto and blockchain technology as a means of improving their country's financial system.

Big bank CEOs are opening up about their struggles with crypto following criticism that the U.S. government is blocking out digital assets.

A commitment to transparency and trust: the authorities call for new measures to prevent future interruptions

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Phemex is investigating suspicious transactions involving its hot wallets, as identified by security firm Cyvers.

Senator Cynthia Lummis has been appointed chair of the newly established Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets through a vote that took place today at 3:00 PM GMT.

TL;DR The trading volume on major centralized exchanges reached $6.4 trillion in Q4 2024, a 111.7% increase from the previous quarter. Binance led with $1 trillion in trades in December, but its market share dropped from 44.1% at the start of the year to below 40%. Crypto.

OKX said it has become the first virtual financial assets exchange to secure a pre-authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), paving the way for its expansion into the European market. The post OKX Secures MiCA Pre-Authorization to Offer Crypto Services in Europe appeared first on Cryptonews.

French authorities freed Ledger co-founder David Balland on Wednesday, local outlets reported, following his abduction in an apparent crypto ransom scheme.

What does the MiCA regulation provide?

Senator Cynthia Lummis has been appointed chair of the Senate's first-ever Digital Assets Subcommittee.

US President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, marking his first appearance at the event since his inauguration. During his live-streamed remarks, Trump emphasized his administration's “America-first” stance on emerging technologies, including cryptocurrency.

David Balland, the co-founder of Ledger, a French crypto wallet startup, has been freed after being abducted from his home in central France, according to a Jan. 23rd report by Bloomberg. The Paris prosecutor's office reportedly confirmed that David was kidnapped early Tuesday morning.

Trump spoke at length about AI but not crypto in World Economic Forum speech, but the president has an executive-order signing session scheduled.

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has been named the first chair of the newly established Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets, according to a Jan. 23 announcement.

Hester Peirce has been tasked with leading the SEC's crypto task force, but her term expiring in June is a key concern noted by TD Cowen.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao will actively coach and mentor startups within the incubator.

US President Donald Trump has again reaffirmed his commitment to making the US the world capital for crypto. The president also hinted at further rate cuts, which is bullish for the crypto market.

The Solana-based DEX builder is gearing up for an expansion.

Morgan Stanley will work with the U.S. Treasury and other regulators to figure out how it can offer crypto in a safe way.

OKX has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) pre-authorization license, according to a Jan. 23 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The exchange plans to operate in the European Economic Area (EEA) through its Malta-based hub, offering services to over 400 million users.

On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed global business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, delivering his first major speech to the international stage since taking office. Speaking remotely, Trump laid out an ambitious vision for the United States and its role in the world moving forward.

Led by Senator Cynthia Lummis, arguably crypto's most loyal friend in Congress, the Senate Banking Committee's new digital assets panel includes other fans.

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum via livestream on Thursday morning.

A key case that could establish clear guidelines for trading digital assets and reduce market volatility

Trump has told the world he will make America the world capital of AI and crypto in an address at the gathering in Davos.

Kidnapped Ledger co-founder David Balland has been released following an "ultra-secretive" operation, Le Parisien reports. He is currently being treated by emergency services.

Kidnapped Ledger co-founder David Balland has been released following an "ultra-secretive" operation, Le Parisien reports. He is currently being treated by emergency services.