Robinhood Derivatives has halted its Super Bowl betting after already rolling out the product to 1% of its customers after its Feb. 4 launch.
Coinbase has secured UK regulatory approval, cementing its dominance as the country's largest registered digital asset provider and accelerating its global expansion in crypto and fiat services. Crypto Giant Coinbase Gets FCA Approval Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Feb.
The SEC reassigned members of its crypto enforcement team to other departments of the agency, the New York Times reported.
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty has introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, a bill aimed at creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cutting back its crypto enforcement unit, marking a significant shift in regulatory policy under President Donald Trump, according to the New York Times. The SECs crypto unit, which had over 50 lawyers and staff, is being downsized, with some members reassigned to other departments.
Binance CEO Richard Teng has reaffirmed the companys key priorities for 2025, emphasizing continuous education, enhanced user protection, and leading compliance standards. He reiterated Binances commitment to fostering long-term growth in the crypto sector.
Kaspersky Labs says a software development kit for Google and Apple phone apps contains malware that can scan pictures for crypto wallet recovery phrases.
Binance CEO has revealed three crucial survival tips for investors as the crypto market swings wildly—insights that could make the difference between panic and profit. Massive Crypto Sell-Off? Binance CEO's 3 Survival Tips for Investors Binance CEO Richard Teng addressed investor concerns over recent market volatility in a Feb.
Venture capitalist David Sacks and Republican lawmakers spent much of Tuesday laying out their plans to start working towards a regulatory framework for crypto.
HTX shareholder Justin Sun has claimed that there were irregularities in the sale of co-founder Li Lin's share of the cryptocurrency exchange. HTX was formerly known as Huobi.
U.S. Senate and House lawmakers are uniting to cement America's dominance in digital assets, crafting a regulatory framework to drive innovation, expand financial access, and secure global leadership. US Senate and House Lawmakers Form Crypto Regulatory Group Lawmakers in Washington D.C.
Sacks first Press Conference focused on crypto, US Innovation, and Stablecoins. This AI and Crypto czar started the conversation that has been anticipated for some time.
In a significant press conference, David Sacks outlines the Trump administration's crypto-friendly stance, marking a shift from previous regulatory challenges.
David Sacks, the newly appointed White House Crypto Czar, walked into his highly anticipated press conference on Capitol Hill today and left many in the crypto community frustrated. His mission was to explain how President Trump's administration plans to push the US into crypto dominance after years of chaos under Gary Gensler's anti-crypto regime.
Crypto asset exchange operator Bullish Global is mulling plans to go on the US stock market list through the Initial Public Offering (IPO) route. Though no official information has been released concerning the IPO, Bloomberg reported that the Peter Thiel-backed firm may advance this push this year.
Bullish Global, a cryptocurrency exchange operator backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) as soon as this year.
The SEC is reducing the size of its crypto enforcement unit. According to the latest reports, the commission is reassigning over 50 lawyers and staff members working on crypto-related cases.
Andean Medjedovic allegedly manipulated KyberSwap's liquidity pools and Indexed Finance index pools, stealing $65M. U.S. authorities have indicted him on multiple fraud and laundering charges, with a potential 90-year sentence if convicted. The post US D.O.J. Charges Canadian National In Multi-Million Crypto Fraud Scheme appeared first on Cryptonews.
President Donald Trump's crypto czar, David Sacks, held a joint press conference with House and Senate committee chairs to lay out initiatives regarding digital assets.
The SEC's crypto unit downsizing may slow fraud response, impacting investor protection and potentially altering the crypto regulatory landscape. The post SEC downsizes its crypto enforcement unit under Trump administration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The SEC's 50-person crypto unit is getting a shakeup with some staff reassigned to other areas, The New York Times reports.
On February 4, 2025, David Sacks, recently appointed as the "Czar" of cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence (AI) by the Trump administration, made a resounding announcement at a historic conference. Before an audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and regulators, he declared the end of the "persecution" of the crypto industry in the United States, a major turning point for the sector.
A Republican senator is backing legislation to create a framework for stablecoins. The bill floated by Tennessee's Bill Hagerty is designed to create a predictable regulatory environment for stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency pegged to the stable assets such as the U.S. dollar, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (Feb. 4).
Russia's Energy Ministry has unveiled plans to create a national registry of crypto mining rigs and other related hardware. The post Russia's Energy Ministry Wants to Create ‘National Registry of Crypto Mining Hardware' appeared first on Cryptonews.
Crypto exchange Coinbase is calling upon federal regulators to clarify rules allowing banks to offer digital asset services, challenging what it describes as unnecessary barriers in the crypto banking sector.
A representative of FTX creditors, Sunil, has confirmed that repayments for claims under $50,000 will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on February 18, 2025. The post FTX to Begin Creditor Reimbursements on February 18, 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just pulled the trigger on its new Crypto Task Force website. The platform officially opened today, inviting public input as the SEC tries to untangle over a decade of confusion and legal gridlock in crypto regulation.
“Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce provided extensive details on the SEC's new Crypto Task Force. It will delegate more enforcement and policy away from the SEC's purview, presenting risks and opportunities for the consumer.
But perhaps his most serious allegation is that Coinbase appears to be doing little to curb the issue.
Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long says Trump's crypto moves could lead to an upending of the public payment network.
The Thai SEC said that it would ensure open competition and allow firms to build independent chains.
Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, is scheduled to testify at a critical Senate hearing with a focus on “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.” The Senate Banking Committee has convened this hearing to examine allegations that regulatory agencies are deliberately limiting the access of crypto firms to banking services.
Hester Peirce outlines the SECs Crypto Task Force plans to clarify digital asset rules, focusing on regulatory clarity and innovation. The post SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce outlines Crypto Task Force priorities for digital asset regulation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Whales bought heavily during the recent market downturn, signaling renewed confidence in WLD, VIRTUAL, and ONDO. WLD ended 2024 with an 8% decline, but whale accumulation has pushed large holder addresses to all-time highs.
The SEC's new crypto task force lead has unveiled a list of priorities, all while taking aim at the "mess" created by the previous approach.
The Crypto Tax Force, established by Mark Uyeda, the Acting Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), finally has a dedicated website. Here, interested persons, including those who wish to provide written input on the issues under the task force's purview, can request a meeting with the agency or email a designated address.
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has been on a roller coaster ride of volatility as of late, with crypto asset fluctuations tied to market reactions to President Donald Trump's tariff actions. The cryptocurrency's price is currently hovering just below $100,000.
DEXs like Uniswap should not be held liable for user actions they can't control, the venture capital firm said.
The stablecoin bill from Senator Hagerty is on track to set the industry's on a working path.
The working group involving four congressional committees will be separate from one studying a Bitcoin reserve under Donald Trump's executive orders.
Edith Yeung, general partner at Race Capital, discusses the future of the global cryptocurrency market under President Donald Trump, eyeing opportunities in digital assets. She joins Caroline Hyde and Jackie Davalos on "Bloomberg Technology".
Peirce also urged crypto companies to be patient as the agency decides how to “disentangle” itself from litigation initiated under former Chair Gary Gensler.
The SEC's newly created crypto task force will take on a long list of priorities as the agency takes on a different direction.
A stablecoin bill proposed Tuesday will likely come first, lawmakers announced at a press conference from White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks.
Finacash, a leader in providing financial Blockchain solutions, is providing its users with a Web3 Prepaid Card which can be connected to any non-custodial wallet such as Keplr, Phantom, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, etc. Providing consumers to make everyday purchases with the Finacash Prepaid Card, it does not require KYC verification for balances under
David Sacks, Trump's crypto czar, said stablecoins could potentially strengthen U.S. dollar dominance hours after Senator Hagerty proposed the Genius Act.
Multicoin and Solana investor David Sacks is holding his first press conference at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, as the White House Crypto Czar, where he is expected to announce industry leaders who will join President Donald Trump's newly-formed advisory council. The expected appointees are likely to come from Ripple, Crypto.