In a recent video podcast with Altcoin Daily, Anthony Scaramucci, a renowned crypto investor and analyst, delved into his top altcoin picks for 2025 and shared strategies for navigating the volatile cryptocurrency market.

South Korea's Cube Entertainment is under scrutiny after its CEO, Kang Seung-gon, was accused of allegedly misleading investors into a cryptocurrency investment that resulted in significant financial losses.

Kang Seung-kon of k-pop Cube Entertainment has been caught up in a crypto scam project, causing individuals to lose up to 70 million won($47,756).

$2.27 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire amid a $57 billion market cap decline, with put-to-call ratios indicating bullish sentiment despite price corrections.

Pichai Chunhavajira, Finance Minister of Thailand, on Wednesday unveiled a project to test cryptocurrency payments as an alternative to cash in the tourist destination of Phuket. According to Pichai, the government's policy is to trial cryptocurrencies in tourism-focused cities to make it easier for foreign tourists to use their digital assets for payments.

Major cryptocurrency companies and tech executives have made substantial donations to Trump's inaugural committee, with Circle contributing 1M USDC, Ripple pledging $5M in XRP, and various tech leaders each donating $1M.

Stablecoin developer Usual is under scrutiny after changing 1:1 redemption mechanism for USD0++, its yield-bearing staked token tied to the USD0 stablecoin. USD0++, the staked version of the USD0 stablecoin by Usual, dropped to $0.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has reiterated his critical view of the cryptocurrency industry as he is set to step down from the leadership role,

The Senate has established its first-ever cryptocurrency subcommittee under Senator Cynthia Lummis's leadership, with pro-crypto members Bernie Moreno and Dave McCormick joining as the Republican-controlled Congress prioritizes digital asset legislation

The cryptocurrency market is gearing up for over $2.6 billion worth of token unlocks, led by Ondo Finance's $2.42 billion release.

The institution said that the East African nation must address rising scams. Also, aligns its framework with global standards to ensure financial stability.

The UK Treasury has amended financial regulations to classify crypto staking as blockchain validation rather than collective investment, providing clear guidelines for Ethereum and Solana staking operations effective January 31.

Crypto wallet provider Backpack's announcement of purchasing FTX EU for $32.7 million was premature, with FTX clarifying no binding agreement exists and multiple approvals remain needed.

The new SEC chair, Paul Atkins, is greeted with a somewhat extraordinary judicial decision. Judge Failla in SEC v Coinbase has allowed an appeal of her own court order.

The scammers sent text messages claiming to help find remote jobs, asking job-seekers to deposit dollars into crypto accounts. The post Scammers Steal $2.2M Worth Crypto From New York Residents in Promise of Remote Jobs appeared first on Cryptonews.

Research Lead at CoinMarketCap Alice Liu has predicted that the number one trend in the digital asset sector in 2025 will be Real World Assets (RWA). According to the official, the RWA trend aligns with the ongoing influx of institutional investors in the crypto industry.

Mastercard has introduced the latest expansion of its innovative Mastercard Crypto Credential solution to the UAE and Kazakhstan.

Staking will not be considered a collective investment scheme in the United Kingdom, according to a recent amendment by the U.K. Treasury. U.K.

Access to crypto investments remains a challenge for advisors, with only 35% able to invest in client accounts despite the rise of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024.

Senator Cynthia Lummis has been tentatively selected to chair a new Senate Banking subcommittee on digital assets.

Kraken is offering former FTX clients $50,000 in fee-free crypto trading incentives as part of its role in distributing funds following the collapse of the exchange.

As an interactive crypto live-streaming platform integrating learning, trading, and community engagement, GateLive has become a crucial platform for users to stay informed about the market. In 2024, GateLive experienced explosive growth in participant numbers and watch hours, hosting 49,000 live streams with nearly 20 million views throughout the year.

In 2024, the cryptocurrency industry experienced a significant rise in hacks and scams, with over $3 billion stolen from various crypto-related activities.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said the new incubator aims to help banks manage the associated risks related to blockchain implementation.

The crypto trading industry's popularity grew with the spread of exponential investment growth stories. One such story of a crypto trader trends in the market today, as the trader lost 90% of the holdings' worth before succeeding with the recovery.

The 2025 Bitwise/VettaFi Benchmark Survey reveals growing enthusiasm among financial advisors for crypto investments, with a notable rise in allocations and client interest.

Cube Entertainment is one of the largest companies in South Korea's K-pop industry, earning $109 million in the first three quarters of 2024.

Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has recently moved its derivatives services division to El Salvador, transitioning customers to a new jurisdiction after receiving a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license. Bitfinex Derivatives El Salvador S.A. de C.V., a Salvadoran local entity, will now provide these services.

South Korea's Ministry of Personnel Management has instructed all government agencies to reassess restrictions on public officials' crypto holdings.

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration plans to appoint about 24 CEOs and founders to his crypto advisory council. The post Crypto Advisory Council Set to Potentially Include About 24 Industry Leaders appeared first on Cryptonews.

The IMF, like a perplexed teacher, advises Kenya to abandon its old recipes for a fresher and more digestible crypto-regulation, not forgetting to eliminate the scammers from the menu.

With promises to make the U.S the world's crypto capital, the spotlight is now on Trump to turn his words into action.

Crypto CEOs have either pledged donations, made contributions, or held meetings with Trump in hopes of securing positions on the incoming crypto advisory council.

Standard Chartered established a new entity in Luxembourg to offer crypto custody services across the European Union.

Chainalysis and Canadian law enforcement teamed up in an operation called “Operation Spincaster.” The joint effort between the on-chain analytics platform and law enforcement aimed to combat cryptocurrency scams.

New reports suggest the US Senate Banking Committee is looking to create its first crypto subcommittee, while Trump is reportedly eyeing a pro-crypto CFTC Commissioner to take the agency's helm.

As crypto continues to gain traction in the mainstream economy, its adoption is expanding beyond niche circles. A new survey from the asset management firm Bitwise confirms this narrative.

The CEO of CryptoQuant, an on-chain market analytics firm, predicts that altcoins might not be the game-changer in 2025. However, analysts at Citi share a positive sentiment.

A recent survey by Bitwise reveals a surge in crypto interest among U.S.-based financial advisers following Donald Trump's presidential election victory. The post US Financial Advisers Show Increased Crypto Interest Post Trump's Election Win: Bitwise Survey appeared first on Cryptonews.

What a difference a year makes. Rewind the clock to early January 2024, and the asset-management industry was anxiously watching to see if the much-anticipated debut of U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds could live up to expectations they would pull in as much as $30 billion in their first year.

The outgoing SEC Chair reflects on enforcement efforts and warns about persistent issues in the digital asset sector.

South Korea's major exchange enables trading with SAFE KRW and KRW markets, emphasizing network-specific guidelines. Bithumb, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in South Korea, has introduced new trading pairs for Sonic SVM and AHT.

Standard Chartered's launch of crypto custody services in Luxembourg strengthens its EU presence, leveraging regulatory stability to meet rising demand for secure digital asset solutions.

The Senate Banking Committee plans to launch a digital assets subcommittee, as the new Republican majority sets the stage for crypto-friendly legislation. The post Senate to Form Crypto Oversight Subcommittee with Sen. Lummis as Chair: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

The bank has set up a new entity in Luxembourg to serve as a regulatory gateway for the EU, aimed at providing services to EU crypto clients.

Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal says the next phase of the Banana Zone will be an altcoin season “when everything goes up" followed by a bigger consolidation.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has subpoenaed Coinbase for information related to Polymarket.