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.

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.

The crypto world has recently been shaken by the emergence of $Melania, a new memecoin launched by Melania Trump. This token quickly attracted the attention of investors but also raised concerns about the possibility of a Rug Pull, a scam where developers abandon the project after taking investors' funds.

In his return to Washington D.C., Donald Trump touted his support for innovation, though did not mention crypto specifically.

The total crypto market cap dumped toward $3.6 trillion.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal proceedings against Nova Labs, the company behind the Helium Network, for allegedly making deceptive statements about its partnerships with prominent corporations. The SEC's lawsuit, filed on January 17, accuses Nova Labs of misleading investors by claiming that major companies such as Salesforce, Lime, and Nestlé were actively involved in using its wireless network.

Pro-crypto Donald Trump's administration has hit the ground running by outlining the top priorities as the pro-crypto President takes office. Interstingly, there is no mention of crypto in no mention of crypto as a top priority in the document sent to Republican lawmakers.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler steps down after leading the agency since 2021, with a tenure marked by strict enforcement actions.

KuCoin has announced the appointment of a new CEO, BC Wong, a move set to drive the exchange's growth, innovation, and strategic expansion in the cryptocurrency industry.

As Trump prepares for his inauguration, the crypto market keeps picking up speed. Since his election victory, dubbed the “crypto president,” Trump has been fueling the market for several months. This has led to record highs in various metrics, including a recently reached all-time high in assets under management (AUM).

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said he anticipates that President Donald Trump will move quickly on new cryptocurrency rules. Allaire said he expects executive orders “imminently” from the new president, allowing banks to trade crypto, offer crypto investments to wealthy clients and hold it in portfolios, Reuters reported Monday (Jan. 20).

Former United States President Joe Biden leaves behind a complicated cryptocurrency record.

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BC Wong's appointment as KuCoin's CEO marks a strategic shift toward user-focused growth and global regulatory compliance.

Crypto inflows recorded a dramatic surge last week, reaching an impressive $2.2 billion. This marks the largest weekly inflow of 2025 so far, fueled by optimism surrounding Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20.

A Coinbase user recently shared his frustration after the exchange's restrictions nearly derailed his wedding plans.

Bucharest, Romania – CryptoExpo Europe is set to take center stage on March 2-3, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, promising to be the most comprehensive cryptocurrency and blockchain conference in Eastern Europe.

The IRS has introduced new regulations, effective January 1, 2025, requiring centralized cryptocurrency exchanges to report user transactions through Form 1099-DA. This initiative seeks to improve tax compliance and transparency in the rapidly evolving digital asset industry, impacting both exchanges and investors. The post Industry Experts Explain Significance of New Crypto Tax Rules in US appeared first on Cryptonews.

TL;DR Nillion has launched an airdrop of 75 million NIL tokens, representing 7.5% of the total supply, as part of its transition towards decentralization. The event is combined with the Nillion Community Round, aligning the interests of early followers with the future of the Blind Computer network. Eligible participants can register by February 3, 2025.

The Gemini exchange, founded by the Winklevoss twins, decided on Malta as its MiCA compliant European hub. The exchange received its sixth European license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) back in December 2024.

The cryptocurrency market sees major inflows of $2.2B, with Bitcoin ETFs leading and Ethereum showing strong performance amid speculation of Trump's future policies.

Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan expressed a willingness to serve in the fight against crypto crime under a potential Trump administration.

The crypto market is expected to boom greatly in 2025. Some altcoins are combining to prepare for breaking and going past their ATH. Based on research on the moving market, we have created a list of seven tokens and their potential worth for the given timeframe.

Last week's inflows and positive price action propelled total assets under management at the funds to an all-time high of $171 billion.

Donald Trump launching his own memecoin shows he's willing to embrace the crypto industry and not just in rhetoric.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, with its promise of financial inclusivity and innovation, has seen exponential growth over the last few years. However, this rapid expansion has also brought a surge in legal, regulatory, and security challenges.

Bybit, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of Copy Trading Gold&FX, a new feature allowing users to replicate trading strategies employed by more experienced users with Tether (USDT) as collateral, as reported to Finbold on Monday, January 20.

Capital flowing out of existing memecoins spurred TRUMP's rise, now the money is going the other way.