No crypto-related orders were included in President Donald Trump's flurry of first-day actions, as prices sank.

Bitcoin saw $1.9 billion in weekly inflows despite minor outflows from short positions during price gains.

Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan criticized memecoins, calling them a “zero-sum lottery” that creates no wealth. Users Told to Invest Only What They Can Afford to Lose Former Coinbase chief technology officer Balaji Srinivasan has criticized memecoins, calling them a “zero-sum lottery.

President Trump appointed Mark Uyeda, a pro-crypto Republican, as the acting SEC Chair, replacing Gary Gensler.

Trump inaugural speech focused on unity, inflation, immigration, and energy, with no mention of cryptocurrencies.

The day of President Donald Trump's inauguration reportedly also saw big gains by his new crypto token and meme coin. The Trump-connected crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLF) raised $1 billion in token sales Monday (Jan. 20), while a new Trump meme coin topped $10 billion in market value, Reuters reported Monday.

Bybit, ranked as the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is offering Copy Trading for Gold and Forex markets.

A closely followed analyst who nailed the pre-halving Bitcoin correction last year thinks altcoins are close to igniting big rallies and outperforming BTC. Pseudonymous analyst Rekt Capital tells his 531,500 followers on the social media platform X that the altcoin market is at a stage where it is being overlooked by most traders.

Gary Genslers resignation as Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reignited hope for cryptocurrency ETF approvals. With Genslers departure and the potential reshaping of the SEC under pro-crypto leadership, industry insiders are closely watching companies advancing ETF applications.

Over the past 24 hours, leveraged cryptocurrency positions worth $810.35 million were liquidated. As of 9:20 a.m.

FDIC accused of hiding over 150 crypto-related documents in a Coinbase-backed lawsuit. Coinbase alleges selective document searches and lack of transparency from the FDIC.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban claimed via social media that he wants to make his own meme coin but would donate the proceeds to the US Treasury.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire expressed optimism about President Donald Trump's potential to enact policies favorable to the crypto industry, including executive orders that could remove barriers to digital asset adoption, Reuters reported on Jan. 20.

Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US President marks a pivotal shift for cryptocurrency, with Bitcoin reaching record highs and major regulatory changes underway.

A crypto-friendly US government marks “a turning point” in regulating cryptocurrencies and could form the base for new highs for Bitcoin and other digital assets.

Gensler's SEC tenure saw 18% of complaints tied to crypto violations, impacting Binance, Coinbase, and others.

Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, is hopeful that US President Donald Trump will soon make an executive order to make it easier for banks to engage in digital asset custody.

Crypto asset manager CoinShares says institutional investors poured billions into digital asset investment vehicles last week alone in preparation for Donald Trump's inauguration. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows report, CoinShares says that institutional crypto investment vehicles raked in over $2 billion last week alone. “Digital asset investment products recorded inflows of US$2.

President Trump's administration picked pro-Bitcoin Mark Uyeda as the interim chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cuba launched and rugged three memecoins back to back within a span of 24 hours. The first Solana-based meme coin, CUBA, pumped to a $30M market cap before vanishing into thin air.

CoinShares reports $2.2B weekly inflows into digital assets, the highest of 2025, fueled by Trump inauguration-driven optimism. Bitcoin leads with $1.9B, Ethereum reverses outflows with $246M, and XRP gains $31M. Total assets under management reach a record $171B, showcasing growing market interest. The post Trump Frenzy Triggers Inflows of $2.2B into Digital Asset Products: CoinShares appeared first on Cryptonews.

The expanding ranks of pro-Bitcoin presidents are boosting global optimism for crypto mass adoption.

Cryptocurrency investors will face new reporting requirements under the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These changes mark a significant shift in how crypto transactions will be tracked and reported, especially for investors using centralized platforms such as Coinbase, Gemini, and others.

Virtune introduces Finland's first crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Helsinki, providing Finnish investors with secure, regulated access to crypto assets.

Mark Cuban plans to launch a Trump-inspired meme coin, donating all proceeds to the US Treasury to help reduce national debt. The post Mark Cuban announces Trump-inspired meme coin to pay down US debt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

With Donald Trump back in the White House and anti-crypto former SEC Chair Gary Gensler out the door, Commissioner Mark Uyeda is stepping in.

The X account of Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been locked following accusations of promoting and rug-pulling multiple Solana-based memecoins.

Crypto traders with high expectations tuned in to Donald Trump's inauguration speech on Monday. However, their hopes were dashed when he failed to mention cryptocurrency at all.

Memecoin traders struggle to sift signal from noise as dozens of imitators launch Trump-themed tokens.

The altcoin market cap (excluding BTC and ETH) has been range-bound since December.

World Liberty Financial, a DeFi platform associated with US President Donald Trump, purchased over $100 million in crypto tokens within just a few hours on Jan. 20.

U.S. President Donald Trump's launch of a crypto token shortly before his inauguration on Monday creates new conflict-of-interest concerns, ethics experts and industry insiders said.

Jeremy Allaire expects President Trump to issue several crypto-friendly executive orders.

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President Donald Trump closed his inaugural speech without even once mentioning Bitcoin (BTC) or crypto. Meanwhile, Punchbowl News reported that a document sent by Republicans outlining the White House's new priorities also fails to mention digital assets and Bitcoin.

Depay and Satoshi Tango have partnered to bring seamless digital payments to Latin America. This collaboration introduces a system where consumers in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru can now use QR codes to make payments in retail outlets, significantly advancing the adoption of cryptocurrency in the region.

After launching two new meme tokens, Donald Trump and his family are already under heat from multiple crypto executives.

After Donald Trump's active involvement in the crypto market, including the launch of his own meme coin, market analysts expected him to discuss the future of crypto during his inauguration speech.

Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US President has sparked excitement in the crypto space, with expectations of a crypto revamp. Notably, While Trump has announced plans for 100+ executive orders, experts predict potential policy changes, including revisions to banks' crypto trading practices and an end to the controversial Operation Chokepoint 2.

Digital asset investment vehicles attracted $2.2 billion in inflows last week, marking the most substantial weekly total this year, as highlighted in Coinshares' latest analysis authored by James Butterfill.

Upon his Inauguration, President Trump published a list of immediate priorities among Republican lawmakers; this document does not mention crypto.

In a moment keenly watched by the global financial community, Donald Trump‘s inauguration address on Monday notably omitted any mention of cryptocurrency. The speech was in contrast to Trump's often vocal, and at times contradictory, stance on the burgeoning digital asset class.

The worst-performing cryptocurrencies have fallen below the moving average lines. This has led to a continued depreciation of cryptocurrencies.

President Donald Trump has reportedly chosen Caroline Pham, a junior commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to serve as the agency's acting chair, Bloomberg News reported on Jan. 20, citing sources familiar with the matter.

President Donald Trump has promised to “never allow” a CBDC in the United States, but stablecoin adoption is well on its way.

Despite expectations for pro-crypto policies, President Trump's inaugural speech did not address cryptocurrency, falling short of some industry expectations. President Donald Trump inaugurated on Jan. 20 as the 47th President of the United States.

On-chain data shows that wallets likely controlled by members of Trump's entourage have absurd paper holdings.