Cryptocurrencies have once again caught the bullish bug following a bout of sideways consolidation, naturally extending a helping hand to blockchain miners. Among them, TeraWulf Inc (NASDAQ:WULF) currently ranks among the top performers Friday.

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly going to issue a crypto-related executive order during the first day of his new term. According to a new report by Bloomberg, anonymous people familiar with his plans say Trump is planning an executive order that will prioritize crypto-focused policymaking.

Cross-chain bridge protocol Orbiter Finance plans to airdrop governance token OBT to users on Jan. 20, coinciding with Trump's swearing-in.

The charges stem from DCG and Genesis' response to the 2022 collapse of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.

Digital Currency Group, the crypto firm founded by Barry Silbert, is paying the SEC $38.5 million for misleading investors.

Crypto analytics firm Santiment says one metric is suddenly flashing bullish for altcoins as Bitcoin (BTC) reclaims $100,000. Santiment says that multiple altcoin projects are seeing a massive increase in whale transactions, including the stablecoin Dai (DAI), issued by Maker.

Sen. Ted Cruz plans to introduce a Congressional Review Act resolution next week to overturn a controversial crypto-related tax rule.

Auteur filmmaker David Lynch, who passed away this week, debuted a little-known series of audiovisual Ethereum NFTs back in 2021.

Mara Holdings made a historic tribute to the incoming US President Donald Trump by imprinting a portrait of the president's face onto the Bitcoin blockchain. The gesture is in an ‘irreversible and immutable' showcase of its support for the incoming administration.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a $38 million fine on Digital Currency Group (DCG), accusing the company of negligence in misleading investors about the financial stability of its subsidiary, Genesis Global Capital (GGC).

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said Digital Currency Group Inc. and the CEO of its now-defunct subsidiary Genesis Global Capital LLC have agreed to pay a combined $38.5 million in civil penalties to settle charges they misled investors about Genesis's financial condition.

Through a post on X, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has said he dislikes the notion that the incoming US administration is considering other coins in its proposed Bitcoin strategic reserve holdings. He urges the US government to limit its digital asset reserve to only BTC.

Once finalized, the license will let Crypto.com operate across the EU under a unified regulatory framework.

Lewellen argues prosecuting software architects for publishing code violates the First Amendment's free speech protections.

Wintermute predicts stablecoins driving integration with traditional finance by 2025, fueled by ETF growth and corporate digital asset use. The post Wintermute forecasts stablecoins driving deeper integration with Tradfi in 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Lummis accuses FDIC of destroying crypto-related documents and silencing staff. The senator demands transparency and warns of criminal referrals for obstruction.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading volumes shifted to the US market, with a spike of activity correlating with the opening hours of US stock markets.

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.

SEC charges DCG, Genesis, and executives for fraud after 3AC collapse, alleging misleading claims, hidden insolvency, and investor losses. The post SEC targets DCG and Genesis executives for fraud over 3AC fallout appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The SEC filed cease-and-desist proceedings against Digital Currency Group (DCG) today and fined the company $38 million. The agency has further fined former Genesis CEO Soichiro “Michael” Moro $500,000.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Digital Currency Group (DCG) for allegedly misleading investors. According to the markets regulator, the firm failed to disclose the extent of its exposure to Three Arrows Capital (3AC), the defunct hedge fund, thus, exposing investors.

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.

The donation will aid current relief efforts by Los Angeles firefighters while equipping them for potential future emergencies. $1 Million Donation to Support Los Angeles Wildfire Response Crypto.com has announced a donation of $1 million to support the Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts.

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

The blockchain world is all about decentralization and connection, but in practice, it's not seamless. Many networks are isolated and interacting between them is complex and inefficient.

New narratives and challenges in the crypto landscape of 2025

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.

DeFi fragmentation hinders adoption, but chain abstraction at the account level could fix fragmentation

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.