Even if crypto remains a low priority for the Trump administration, any shift away from Gensler's approach is seen as a positive change.

Bubblemaps airdrop for active V2 users has been announced, requiring participants to join via invitation or a waitlist.

Portugal's Banco de Investimentos Globais (BiG) has suspended fiat transfers to cryptocurrency platforms, citing compliance with European Central Bank (ECB) guidance on risks associated with virtual assets. The decision was brought to attention after an email to customers, warning about the bank's new policy.

Sonic SVM and Galaxy Interactive launch fund for Web3 gaming, AI, and social content innovation.

Departing U.S. SEC Chair Gary Gensler there is still "work to be done" less than two weeks before he is set to leave the agency.

The crypto exchange Gemini has agreed to pay the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) a $5 million civil penalty to end the regulator's lawsuit.

Movement Labs already received $100 million in its round Series B funding, which will close sometime towards the end of January. The company's total value should be around $3 billion by the time it wraps up.

TL;DR Exodus has officially listed its stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “EXOD” on December 18, 2024, with a ringing of the opening bell. The company, which operates debt-free and with a solid reserve of digital assets, aims to integrate crypto companies into the traditional financial system.

The crypto market has seen a sharp decline over the past 24 hours, with meme coins taking the biggest hit.

Check out which trading pairs will be delisted from Binance later this month.

On Tuesday, US-based crypto exchange Coinbase, achieved a significant legal victory in its ongoing dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

China announces a national data infrastructure initiative, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance transparency and trustworthiness in data management. The plan includes 5G-A upgrades, future 6G research, and aims to attract over $54.5 billion in annual investments, reinforcing its global digital economy role. The post China to Adopt Blockchain Technology for National Data Infrastructure by 2029 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City plans to includ BTC, ETH and BNB in its reserves, leveraging its growing Bitcoin mining efforts.

Sonic SVM and Galaxy Interactive have announced the launch of G.A.M.E. Fund 1, a $200,000 to $1 million initiative.

Phemex unveils 2025 crypto trends: Rise of meme coins, DeFi opportunities, and hybrid exchanges.

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering declaring a national economic emergency to implement a universal tariff program targeting allies and adversaries. These tariffs, potentially introduced under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), will realign global trade balances.

Crypto wallet provider Exodus stock is officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reportedly planning to lift its effective ban on institutional trading of crypto.

A US federal judge has allowed Coinbase to pursue an interlocutory appeal in its legal battle with the SEC, pausing the ongoing case and escalating the dispute to a higher court.

Cryptocurrency holders worldwide are poised to reach a new all-time high in 2025, the CEO of Chainalysis told Cointelegraph.

The Trump transition team has vetted at least half a dozen potential candidates to run the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, with two front-runners emerging.

South Korea is reportedly preparing to relax its restrictions on crypto trading for institutional investors, signaling a significant shift in the country's approach to digital asset regulation. Local media outlet Yonhap reported on Jan. 8 that the country's Financial Services Commission (FSC) will introduce phased regulatory changes to enable institutions to participate in crypto trading.

In recent weeks, the Solaxy ($SOLX) presale has become one of the most talked-about events among crypto investors, and for a good reason. With global events like Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance and Bitcoin's ongoing rally driving the bull run, $SOLX is the next crypto to present an exciting investment opportunity.

Crypto market data shop SoSoValue has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round, rising to a $200 million valuation ahead of a token and indices launch.

Crypto mining farms are large setups where digital currencies are created. Mining is how new coins enter circulation, with Bitcoin being the first to be mined back in 2009.

TD Cowen suggests President-elect Donald Trump may create a more favourable environment for crypto firms working with banks.

Bullish Group, a leader in digital asset trading infrastructure, announced that its German subsidiary, Bullish DE Custody GmbH, has obtained essential licenses from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority The approvals, granted on Dec.

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Thailand plans to pilot crypto payments in Phuket, making it easy for tourists to pay for goods and services using digital assets. Tourists Will Soon Be Able to Pay for Goods and Services in Bitcoin Pichai Chunhavajira, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister declared on Wednesday, Jan.

FTX Creditor Linda Favario has filed a complaint with the US Bankruptcy Court over the extravagant spending of the FTX Administrators. In her letter dated December 17, 2024, Favario called the court's attention to the excessive expenses, noting that it is a norm for bankruptcy professionals.

The crypto market dropped sharply, losing $695M in 24 hours due to rising US bond yields and inflation concerns.

To protect IT systems, decentralized applications, and blockchain-based platforms, H4ck, a white-hat AI agent, emerges.

A whale with the wallet ‘DWhUa' accumulated four memecoins worth a combined total of $18.75M in fiat and USDC. All the meme coins purchased via Binance and DEX have since been deposited into a wallet ‘D2Noa'.

San Francisco-based blockchain developer team Movement Labs is set to close a $100 million funding round as the company seeks fresh capital amid a resurgent crypto market.

New cryptocurrency projects can take advantage of a growing market entering 2025. But is this the best the market can be?

A 24-year-old Dutch law student has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding nearly 300 investors through a failed crypto trading scheme.

In the last 24-hour period, the cryptocurrency market has lost nearly $240 billion from its market capitalization amid a significant market drawdown that has been the price of bitcoin plunge from over $102,000 to $95,000 at the time of writing.

America's leading crypto exchange Coinbase has managed to score a massive legal win in its longstanding brawl with Gary Gensler's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Movement Labs' funding success highlights growing investor confidence in blockchain innovations, potentially accelerating Ethereum's ecosystem expansion. The post Movement Labs nears completion of $100 million Series B funding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitfinex Derivatives has relocated to El Salvador, a strategic shift that comes after it was granted a Salvadoran DASP license in April 2023.

The inception of a new financial hub in Latin America, Bitfinex Derivatives, the derivatives segment of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, has revealed its decision to shift to El Salvador strategically after it received the Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license.

Thailand is set to launch a pilot program in Phuket in 2025, enabling tourists to use Bitcoin for transactions and streamlining digital payments.

Eden Gallery filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit by NFT holders accusing it of fraud related to the "Meta Eagle Club" collection.

Thailand is launching a pilot program to allow foreign tourists to use cryptocurrency for payments in Phuket.

South Korean regulators reportedly continue to discuss the approval of corporate crypto trading amid the country's ongoing leadership crisis.

In its bid to reposition itself as a crypto hub, South Korea is looking at easing policies to accommodate institutional buyers.

Like most countries, Kazakhstan is intensifying efforts to create a safe crypto market. One of its major efforts includes shutting down illegal crypto exchanges.