Boerse Stuttgart Digital is collaborating with DZ Bank to bring secure cryptocurrency trading and storage to over 700 cooperative banks across Germany. The move marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in Europe, with banks now offering regulated crypto services to retail customers.

German authorities sent a loud and clear message to criminal users of the exchanges: We found their servers and have your data — see you soon.

German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies without identity verification. The takedown follows a series of other operations targeting major cybercrime networks.

A U.S. district judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by ConsenSys against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday.

The first protocol will be launched in 2025 with more than $100 million in total value locked.

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas dismissed Consensys Software Inc.‘s case against the Securities and Exchange Commission. This was after a long legal battle to determine the status of Ethereum and other similar software products.

The Russian Finance Ministry is likely to begin taxing crypto miners based on their electricity usage, rather than the value of their token sales, a top official has claimed.

Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal and Ripple CLO have challenged the SEC's terminology of “crypto asset security,” a term increasingly used by the regulatory agency. His criticism comes at a time when the SEC is under pressure for coming up with this term yet there is no law in the United States that supports it.

MapleStory, the hit side-scrolling MMORPG, is set for an NFT and blockchain technology-powered IP “expansion” this year, a report in South Korea has claimed.

One of the greatest use-cases of blockchain technologies is the ability to improve security and counter malicious actors, but we need to get serious about it.

A Texas federal court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Consensys against the SEC that claimed the agency was investigating Ethereum to classify it as a security.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC) emphasized the need for the United States to decisively lead on crypto policy in a bipartisan manner.

OKX, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world by volume, will debut a new app and sunset the OKCoin app for U.S. users this fall.

The investment arm of CertiK is looking to expand Web3 adoption and has made a significant, multimillion-dollar investment in fostering new initiatives in the industry called Certik Ventures. On September 19, CertiK Ventures announced a $45 million investment intended to nurture high-potential projects to bring more integration and security to the Web3 ecosystem.

The lawsuit launched by Consensys against the Securities and Exchange Commission and SEC Chair Gary Gensler was dismissed in a Texas court on Thursday night.

The SEC imposed $4.68B in fines on crypto firms in 2024, surpassing all previous fines since 2013.

With 47 days until the US presidential election, tens of thousands of votes could make a difference in crucial swing states.

Co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, created a scene – albeit in a fun way – at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore by not only offering analysis on Ethereum developments but also amusing guests with a crypto-themed song.

Lightspark hopes to enter Latin America's cryptocurrency market through its partners in the region, including exchanges like Bitso and fintech institutions like Nubank. Nicolas Cabrera, Lightspark's vice president of product, explained that the company will focus on targeting Latin America's remittances and cross-border payments market, using its products to streamline these processes.

The SEC's claims about the tokens offered by the protocol are likely to give any decentralized application pause for thought.

TrueX CEO Vishal Gupta discusses the launch of his new stablecoin-native crypto exchange aimed at institutional traders in the U.S.

The two suspected fraudsters were arrested last night in their respected Miami and LA homes, as ZachXBT alleged Thursday morning.

Australia's central bank and banknote issuing authority is pursuing initiatives on central bank digital currency (CBDC) and digital money.

The US SEC Commissioner has reportedly shared a cautious nod for the Donald Trump family's DeFi project World Liberty Financial (WLFI). Notably, the project has gained notable traction recently, especially as the project is associated with the former US president.

Web3 auditing firm CertiK's new venture arm plans to invest in two new free security products designed to safeguard user's assets.

The bankruptcy filing reveals Silvergate's financial state with assets estimated between $100 million and $500 million, and liabilities ranging from $10 million to $50 million. The filing also includes affiliates Silvergate Liquidation Corporation and Spring Valley Lots LLC.

Samourai Wallet founder Keonne Rodriguez, who was denied changes to his bail conditions, argued in court he has not committed a crime.

Lawyers contacted by CoinDesk are skeptical the FTX's founder will get another trial.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested a four-month extension to complete fact discovery in its lawsuit against Coinbase. In a letter submitted to Judge Katherine Polk Failla on Sept.

German authorities have taken down 47 cryptocurrency exchange services in a crackdown on illegal money laundering activities.

After losing its lawsuit against the Fed, Custodia is pushing for access to a so-called master account in its appeal case.

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Binance has refused to register with Nigerian authorities until the African country releases one of its employees, who is a former U.S. IRS agent.

The DLT Science Foundation (DSF) has announced its support for the launch of the MiCA Crypto Alliance, with Hedera, Ripple, and Aptos Foundation as founding members. This industry association aims to streamline and enhance compliance with the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, fostering a sustainable and compliant crypto ecosystem.

The Southern Coastal US state of Louisiana is announcing that its services can now be paid for with crypto assets. According to a new press release, the government of Louisiana is collaborating with software firm Envoc and crypto payments platform Bead Pay to revolutionize how payments are made for the state's services.

Michelle Bond, the girlfriend of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, pleaded not guilty to violating campaign finance laws in relation to her run for Congress in 2022 this week.

On the sidelines of the TOKEN2049 event in Singapore, Charles Hoskinson, Co-founder and CEO of Input Output (IOHK), discussed the future of cryptocurrencies, focusing on the next generation of digital assets and their path toward mainstream adoption.

Crypto investors and analysts support that the 2024 altcoin season may have just started, drawing signals from multiple fundamentals, including Bitcoin's (BTC) sustained foray above $63,000.

In a crowded Telegram crypto gaming market, many games fall short, leaving players uncertain about their rewards and value.

Hut 8, one of North America's largest Bitcoin miners, announced on September 19 that it was expanding its partnership with leading mining rig manufacturer Bitmain.

An ongoing uptrend is fueling excitement about an imminent breakout, but questions remain about its sustainability.

Real Vision analyst Jamie Coutts believes that Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets may be about to break out of a bearish phase as the flagship crypto reclaims the $63,000 level.

The decision by the American Federal Reserve to lower its interest rates has caused a real shockwave in the crypto market. Bitcoin surged nearly 6% to hover around $63,000, pulling the entire ecosystem of digital currencies along in its wake.

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a $243 million theft targeting a creditor of the now-defunct trading firm Genesis. The arrests came after an investigation by blockchain researcher ZachXBT, who uncovered how the victim was deceived by a social engineering scam on August 19.

Jade City on Thursday unveiled a new white paper outlining its vision to democratize access to the global $50 billion jade market through the launch of its real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform. What Happened: The initiative seeks to provide broader access to a market that has historically been limited to a select few, using blockchain technology to bring transparency and security to the jade value chain.

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TL;DR Hut 8 Corp. expands its partnership with Bitmain Technologies by launching the U3S21EXPH, a new ASIC miner with direct liquid-to-chip (DLC) cooling technology. The U3S21EXPH, which will achieve up to 860 terahashes per second, will be available starting in the second quarter of 2025.