Digital Currency Group and former Genesis CEO Michael Moro will settle charges with the SEC over charges that the firms misled investors.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated enforcement actions against Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its subsidiary Genesis on Jan. 17. The regulator ordered DCG to pay a $38 million civil penalty and comply with a cease-and-desist order to prevent future violations of securities laws.

Macro investor and asset manager Dan Tapiero explains how Trump's policies and the DOGE initiative might fuel explosive crypto growth.

Crypto.com has obtained an in-principle MiCA license, bringing the firm closer to full regulatory compliance across the European Union.

Digital Currency Group agreed to settle and pay $38 million to the SEC on Friday over allegations that it misled investors.

Cryptocurrency venture capital giant Digital Currency Group (DCG), which is helmed by "crypto king" Barry Silbert, has been charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been charged for misleading investors, according to a Friday filing.

A cryptocurrency trader made a significant mistake after purchasing 46.5 million tokens of the rapidly gaining AI-related cryptocurrency AGiXT for $1,756. This investment, worth less than $1,800, was made when the token was on the token launch platform Pump.fun.

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Some industry insiders who spent millions to support the US president-elect's party and fund his inauguration will likely have a good view of the Capitol Building on Jan. 20.

Orbiter Finance to airdrop 40% of its OBT tokens as it eyes going live on January 20.

The action means that Crypto.com will receive the full MiCA license soon.

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MiCA approval enables the firm to enhance EU services under a regulatory framework. Founded in 2016, the company serves 100 million users.

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We recently covered an article highlighting the growing trends of crypto crimes and attacks. Statistics show that attacks on crypto platforms wiped off more than $3 billion in 2024 alone.

This success follows a year of explosive growth for the exchange, with crypto trading volumes tripling and contributing 25% to overall revenue. The post Boerse Stuttgart Becomes First German Crypto Provider to Receive MiCA License appeared first on Cryptonews.

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the crypto industry enjoys unprecedented support in Washington — but could partisan bickering spoil its chances?

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary does not think that the US needs to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC). During his nomination hearing on Thursday, Scott Bessent told the Senate Finance Committee that, unlike other countries, the US will not gain much from rolling out a digital dollar.

Boerse Stuttgart Digital has become the first German firm to secure a license as a crypto-asset service provider under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulations.

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PumpFun Corp is facing allegations of running cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes. On Thursday, Kendall Carnahan, CEO of Sooner Payments, filed a lawsuit in a New York court, accusing the company of working alongside influencers to issue unregistered securities, described as Ponzi schemes.

The Supreme Court has ruled to uphold the TikTok ban.

Coinbase has launched a new service allowing users to borrow up to $100,000 in USDC by using Bitcoin as collateral.

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Michael Lewellen, a blockchain developer, has sued the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging the agency was overly broadening its analysis of federal money transmission laws and criminalizing crypto development. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, aims to block the prosecution of his decentralized crowdfunding platform, Pharos.

Orbiter Finance has officially unveiled its native governance and staking token, OBT, with plans for an initial airdrop set for Jan. 20.

Binance has actively sought global regulatory approvals amid the changing cryptocurrency regulatory landscape in the past years.

TL;DR SoSoValue will distribute 49 million SOSO tokens, representing 4.9% of its total supply, in its first airdrop season. The event will consist of three parts: Bybit's Launchpool, a Proof of Work (PoW) program, and Proof of Stake (PoS) rewards.

Ahead of the pro-crypto administration, disturbing crypto news arose of US Senator Cynthia Lummis' allegations accusing the FDIC of destroying documents related to digital assets. What is that about?

Crypto investors and commentators are hopeful ahead of Trump's inauguration, anticipating innovation-friendly regulations from his first day in office.

After a rough couple of weeks, $BTC fans have cause for celebration as Bitcoin reclaimed that sweet $100K spot on January 16. The rest of the crypto market kept up the pace and today, the market's awash in green.

Orbiter Finance, a prominent Layer-2 (L2) scaling solution, and Anime, an Azuki-linked project , have revealed their Token Generation Event (TGE) dates, both slated for the same week.

Michael Lewellen sued the DOJ to clarify that his non-custodial crowdfunding software, Pharos, does not violate money-transmitting laws.

Upbit, one of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, faces a potential six-month suspension for alleged KYC violations involving hundreds of thousands of breaches.

BeInCrypto recently had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with Gracie Lin, the CEO of OKX Singapore (OKX SG), for an in-depth discussion on the company's achievements in 2024 and its strategic direction for 2025.

The crypto industry, valued at $3.6 trillion, is gearing up for its first major M&A phase as global dealmaking to surge over $4 trillion in 2025.

Gate.io SOLV spot trading will go live on January 17th, 2025, at 18:00 (UTC+8). Once trading begins, users will be able to stake SOLV tokens to earn high returns.

Europe's Digital Operational Resilience Act now applies to crypto businesses, expanding MiCA's scope and requiring firms to enhance cybersecurity and risk management.

Liberty activists from New Hampshire are urging President Donald Trump to grant clemency to Ross Ulbricht, Ian Freeman, and Roger Ver, three individuals they describe as pioneers of cryptocurrency who have been unjustly targeted by the U.S. legal system.

Solv Protocol (SOLV) saw a 35% price drop after Binance announced its expanded support for the token. This sharp decline reflects the market's natural volatility when new integrations are introduced.

Coinbase Layer-2 network Base wants to onboard $100 billion in on-chain assets as part of its goals for 2025. The network disclosed this in a January 17 blog post, noting that it aligns with its mission to build a global onchain economy.

Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody becomes Germany's first fully licensed crypto asset service provider under the EU's MiCA framework just two weeks after coming into full effect in Europe.

Binance is now authorized to operate in Uzbekistan through COINPAY LLC The National Agency of Perspective Projects oversees Uzbekistan's crypto regulation.

Barcelona-based Brickken has raised $2.5 million in seed funding, pushing its valuation to over $22.5 million.

Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, is poised to undertake a significant initiative in reforming the nation's stance on cryptocurrency. Reports suggest that he plans to sign an executive order after assuming office on January 20.

VC activity has been subdued for the last two years despite the rally in digital assets, the report said.

Binance updates crypto rules for Polish users, requiring more sender and recipient details on transactions to align with the EU's MiCA regulatory framework.

The license will enable it to provide services across the European Union.