Insiders expect Donald Trump to sign crypto executive orders on his first day of presidency, January 20. Namely, Trump could cancel Joe Biden's crypto de-banking policies and relax crypto accounting regulations.

Soneium appears to have blacklisted a few memecoins on its launch day, allegedly due to intellectual property rights infringements.

While some populist politicians are screaming down CBDCs, there is a strong movement towards their implementation.

As President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration draws near, crypto investors are hoping that his pledge for the industry will happen.

The CFTC are voting on whether Crypto.com futures contracts, that let investors bet on who will win major football games including the Super Bowl, should be subject to a 90-day review. According to a Bloomberg report published on Jan.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) secured a partial victory against the Securities and Exchange Commission when a federal appeals court ruled the agency's denial of crypto rulemaking was “arbitrary and capricious,” while stopping short of forcing new regulations. What Happened: In a Monday opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit criticized the SEC's handling of Coinbase's 2022 petition requesting clear rules for digital assets.

President Donald Trump is gearing up to make cryptocurrency regulation a central focus as he returns to the White House, according to a report from The Washington Post.

Crypto adoption reached 300M users, nearly twice as fast as the internet and triple mobile phones. What are the factors behind this rapid adoption?

The Zug and Singapore-based lender closed the oversubscribed "strategic growth round," which was led by BTC-focused venture capital firm Fulgar Ventures

The debanking of Binance.US is Operation Chokepoint in action, said the exchange's interim CEO Norman Reed.

Swiss crypto bank Sygnum has raised nearly $60 million in a strategic growth round as it plans further regional expansion.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled on Jan. 13, 2025, in favor of Coinbase in its legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been put on blast by a federal appeals court, which has demanded the agency justify its decision to block Coinbase's 2022 petition for clear crypto regulations.

Banca Intesa Sanpaolo has become the first credit institution in Italy to conclude a direct crypto transaction. The post Italy's Largest Banking Group Invests Directly in Cryptos For First Time appeared first on Cryptonews.

OKX Founder Star believes BTC outperforms crypto funds and expects the industry's scale to expand 100x.

This week is set to be eventful in the crypto market with a historic token unlock estimated at $3 billion, the largest since November 2023. At the heart of this event, Ondo Finance is preparing to release 1.94 billion ONDO tokens on January 18, representing over 130% of its current circulating supply.

Sygnum has secured $58 million in an oversubscribed strategic growth funding round, propelling its valuation past the $1 billion mark and earning it the prestigious Unicorn status. The post Sygnum Crypto Bank Raises $58M, Achieves Unicorn Status with $1B Valuation appeared first on Cryptonews.

Explore the key trends in DeFi, including increased institutional interest, regulatory challenges, and the rise of Layer 2 solutions, as analyzed by Pantera Capital.

Sony Block Solutions Labs, a collaboration between Sony Group and Web3 infrastructure provider Startale, has officially launched the blockchain platform Soneium. According to an announcement on January 14, Soneium has officially launched its mainnet.

Why does Eric Trump think UAE holds the answer to America's crypto struggles?

Fulgur Ventures, a cornerstone investor in the final close of Sygnum's strategic growth round, is known for backing major industry platforms like Blockstream.

Explore expert insights on building a social media presence in the Web3 space, featuring tips from industry leaders on optimizing your online profile and engaging with audiences effectively.

Adrienne Harris, Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), has unveiled a new exchange program, Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange ("TRE").

Japanese tech giant Sony announced the mainnet launch of its layer-2 blockchain Soneium along with two exciting projects. As Sony steps into the world of blockchain, it seeks to empower fans and creators alike, allowing communities to connect globally while protecting their rights.

Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market had a rough start to the year as fears rose that the federal reserve might be nearing its last interest rate cut. According to Bloomberg's report, on Monday, Bitcoin briefly dipped below $90,000.

Sony's Soneium mainnet is officially live, offering creators faster, cheaper blockchain solutions and tools to connect with fans through NFTs and crypto.

The exchange cited compliance upgrades for improved security and to prevent misuse by bad actors as the reason for halting withdrawals.

A federal court has forced the SEC to explain its denial of Coinbase's rulemaking petition, marking a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency regulation battles. Court Forces SEC to Justify Actions in Coinbase Crypto Clash A significant legal milestone has been reached in the ongoing conflict between Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Meme coins driven by artificial intelligence (AI) have marked a turning point in how crypto leverages technological innovation to create dynamic user experiences. Since their prominence, meme coins have redefined how communities engage with digital assets.

Sony has just launched Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 platform, after drawing in more than 14 million users over a 4-month long testing period. The platform has processed 47 million transactions so far, according to data by Blockscout.

The Supreme Court has denied a petition to review a lower court decision that securities laws applied to Binance.

Over seven million email addresses from OpenSea users were leaked, putting millions at risk of fraud and phishing attacks. The leaked data includes emails of well known people and companies in the crypto market, making them prime targets for scammers.

In a major legal development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Gary Gensler, has suffered a setback in its ongoing battle with Coinbase. This marks another loss for the SEC, following a string of defeats in recent crypto-related cases.

One crypto executive speculates Warren's letter is a veiled attempt to justify an expansion of regulation against “neutral crypto technology providers.”

Recent research shows malware authors mimicked Apple's encryption, but media coverage may overstate the threat, according to one expert.

Donald Trump inauguration is expected to issue an executive order allowing US banks to hold Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for clients.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has warned of widespread crypto failures, labeling the industry as speculative, sentiment-driven, and lacking the fundamental stability needed to survive. Gary Gensler's Chilling Crypto Forecast: A Ticking Time Bomb of Failures Gary Gensler, the departing chair of the U.S.

The US Supreme Court denied Binance's appeal, allowing a class action lawsuit over unregistered tokens to proceed.

US Appeals Court challenges SEC's dismissal of Coinbase's request for crypto-specific regulations, calling the agency's two-page rejection letter insufficient and arbitrary.

US President-elect Donald Trump could issue executive orders addressing crypto de-banking and a bank accounting policy when he re-takes the presidency on Jan. 20.

Abkhazia crypto miners are once again shouldering the blame for the de facto state's ongoing energy crisis, with officials claiming even emergency Russian electricity supplies are running low. The post Abkhazia Crypto Miners ‘Burning Through Emergency Russian Power' appeared first on Cryptonews.

Major U.S. investment banks, including Goldman Sachs and Bank of America (BofA), have revised their interest rate expectations, delaying anticipated rate cuts and exerting downward pressure on both the cryptocurrency and traditional financial markets. Data from the December jobs report, released on January 10, showed robust labor market strength, with nonfarm payrolls adding 212,000 jobs, surpassing the 160,000 forecast.

The altcoin market is set to experience heightened volatility this week, with $3 billion worth of major token unlocks scheduled. Among these, Ondo Finances ONDO token has drawn significant attention due to a substantial increase in supply.

South Koreas financial regulators have announced plans to gradually permit corporate accounts for cryptocurrency exchanges, a move that has sparked optimism within the local crypto industry. This policy shift, which aims to balance regulatory relaxation with strengthened consumer protection, is expected to provide a significant boost, particularly for small and mid-sized exchanges struggling with liquidity.

Digital asset investment products saw mixed fund flows with macroeconomic data influencing large outflows. Ethereum faced significant withdrawals, while Bitcoin and XRP experienced notable inflows.

One of the biggest breaks for crypto could be the possible elimination of the Internal Revenue Service. At least, this is the proposal being pushed by a US lawmaker.

The blockchain seeks to explore the protection of creators' rights and equitable value distribution between creators and fans.

The 78-year-old technology giant is the latest big name company to release a blockchain using Optimism's OP Stack.