Crypto derivatives ranked among CME's fastest-growing product lines in 2024, but competition looms.

President Donald Trump authorized a high-stakes prisoner swap, exchanging Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik for American teacher Marc Fogel, according to a report from The Post on Wednesday.

Peirce is spearheading the SEC's newly-created Crypto Task Force.

Phantom, the non-custodial multi-chain crypto wallet most popular on Solana, experienced a brief service disruption on Feb. 12, according to an update posted on X by the Phantom team.

Will Trump's second term turn the SEC from crypto adversary to ally?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers that the central bank is not stopping Wall Street banks from dealing with crypto.

Hester Peirce is on a mission to clean up the SEC's crypto mess. But as her task force takes action, legal experts warn the real fight will be in the courts.

Increasing inflation rate causes a dip in Bitcoin and Ethereum as investors react to economic pressures.

The United States has agreed to release Russian national Alexander Vinnik, a suspected cybercrime figure, as part of a prisoner exchange that secured the freedom of American teacher Marc Fogel.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has broken silence on the retail sentiment in the cryptocurrency market that has remained weak despite growing institutional confidence. The Bitwise CIO believes the market is positioned for long-term growth, with institutional investors increasing their exposure.

With picks at the banking agency and consumer watchdog, the field of major nominees is mostly complete, showing a deep roster of finance and federal know-how.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce suggests most meme coins fall outside agency jurisdiction.

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has acknowledged that the financial regulator may not have the authority to regulate most memecoins. In a Feb. 11 Bloomberg interview, the financial regulator pointed out that current laws do not classify these tokens as securities, leaving a gap in oversight.

“Need more dapps instead of chains,” stated former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, emphasizing that the crypto industry is oversaturated with new blockchains that fail to offer real value.

DeFi's base rate for lending stablecoins is a structural shift that challenges traditional finance by demonstrating the sustainability of high-yield, low-risk on-chain money markets, says Index Coop's Crews Enochs.

Centralized crypto exchanges experienced a remarkable uptick in trading activity, with spot trades reaching almost $19 trillion in 2024. This represents a more than 100% increase from the previous year, although it still falls short of the record-high volumes seen in 2021. The post Crypto Exchanges Recorded $19 Trillion in Trading Volume in 2024: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Alexander Vinnik previously pled guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.

TL;DR Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, predicts that Bitcoin could reach $1.5 million by 2030, driven by institutional adoption and growing demand as an asset class. The prediction is based on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 58% over the next five years.

The contrast between institutional appetite and retail sentiment in crypto indicates a massive opportunity, said Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

Crypto exchange trading volume reached $18.83 trillion in 2024, rising 134% from 2023, with Binance leading and Crypto.com growing rapidly.

Aggregated daily trading volume across the 15 largest cryptocurrency exchanges increased by 425x since 2020. Some other major metrics of the crypto market also recorded triple-digit gains since the bottom of the previous bear market, data shows.

Blockchain security firm Cyvers confirmed the stolen funds were initially bridged to Ethereum and funneled through the privacy protocol Railgun.

Crypto.com has officially expanded its services to all European Economic Area (EEA) member states after receiving a MiCA license. The post Crypto.com Can Now Expand Services to All European Economic Area Member States appeared first on Cryptonews.

The muched awaited altcoin season could be closer than most think, per THIS analyst.

On February 12, 2025, new inflation data revealed a 3% annual increase, surpassing expectations, with core inflation climbing to 3.3%.

The OG cypherpunk and founder of Blockstream says state-issued digital currency is nothing like Bitcoin. Back is a speaker at Consensus Hong Kong Feb. 18-20.

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to nominate Brian Quintenz, the head of global policy at venture capital fund a16z crypto, to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Killer Whales, the Web3-focused business reality TV show, is set to launch its second season on March 6, 2025, with episodes streaming on X and Hello TV.

Crypto.com receives MiCA approval to operate across all European Economic Area (EEA) member states. Malta's MiCA license enables seamless cross-border crypto services throughout Europe.

Four Russian nationals have been arrested in Thailand for their alleged role in crypto ransomware attacks targeting Swiss firms. The operation, coordinated across 14 countries, dismantled 27 servers linked to the criminal network, underscoring the growing global effort to combat cybercrime and protect digital assets. The post Thai Police Arrest Four Russians for Crypto Ransomware Attack on Swiss Companies appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto exchange reports fourth quarter results after the close on Thursday.

Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's former Head of Financial Crime Compliance, has openly criticized the Nigerian authorities for deliberately scapegoating the exchange for the country's economic challenges. In a Feb.

US Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Hester Peirce has recently emphasized the need for a shift in the regulatory approach towards crypto, signaling a departure from the aggressive enforcement strategies of the past years.

The cryptocurrency market started 2025 with strong momentum, reaching a peak market cap of $3.76 trillion on January 7. This surge was fueled by pro-crypto policies from the U.S. government, including discussions on a national crypto reserve, stablecoin regulations, and tax incentives for digital assets.

As cryptocurrencies have gained cultural momentum around the world, so has a dynamic approach to financial systems, particularly in LATAM, where a need for economic security complements financial innovation. However, the tax treatment of cryptocurrency differs significantly across regions. The report titled ‘Global Cryptocurrency Taxation Maps: A World-Wide Survey of Conservative Taxation vs.

Analysts say the crypto market should brace for a wave of token unlocks totaling $17 billion by the end of April, raising concerns about devaluation and market saturation.

Web3, driven by blockchain technology, has transformed how people interact and do business online. It strives to make data open, secure, and free from central control.

Hester Peirce suggests many memecoins don't fit the current regulatory framework. The SEC is easing its crypto crackdown as Peirce pushes for clearer rules.

BitGo is exploring an IPO for the second half of 2025, aiming to join the growing list of crypto firms going public amid market recovery and increasing institutional interest.

US lawmakers remain divided on stablecoin regulation, with Republicans and Democrats proposing competing frameworks while broader political tensions complicate bipartisan efforts.

Abu Dhabi's Phoenix Group saw a 236% revenue surge, reaching $107M in 2024, fueled by global expansion and strategic diversification in digital assets. The post Phoenix Group Reports 236% Revenue Surge, Hits $107M Amid Global Crypto Mining Expansion appeared first on Cryptonews.

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According to the latest CPI data, US inflation hit 3% year-over-year on February 12, 2025, while core inflation reached 3.3%. The report beat expectations, and crypto investors are already reacting negatively.

In a year or two, the transformation in the crypto market will be “self-evident” and “overwhelming,” Matt Hougan predicted.

The cryptocurrency market started 2025 with a surge, reaching a $3.76 trillion market cap on January 7, driven by pro-crypto U.S. policies However, sentiment shifted sharply later in January following DeepSeek's AI breakthrough, which triggered concerns about overvalued U.S.

Meme coins have endured a challenging February, losing $23.573 billion in value over the last 12 days. Faltering Meme Coins Recently, the meme coin market has encountered losses that have nullified gains amassed in earlier months. Twelve days ago, on Feb. 1, 2025, the meme coin economy was valued at $100.

Paris is set to welcome NFT Paris 2025 conference: AI Agent Day —a special occasion dedicated to exploring the practical side of Web3.