Tangem wallet secures US patent for private key transfer tech
With its US patent, crypto wallet Tangem sets a new milestone in boosting self-custody usability by enabling secure private key backups and transfers between devices.
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Crypto industry report 2025: Key trends, insights and growth opportunities
Cointelegraph Research delves into 2024’s defining trends, analyzing Bitcoin’s historic rise, DeFi’s recovery, altcoin dynamics and regulatory shifts.
Bitcoin price risks 'critical' gold breakdown after 20% annual gains
Gold ignores US dollar strength to beat S&P 500 year-to-date returns as Bitcoin price analysis flags new risks.
Hong Kong flags over 30 HashKey-branded crypto scam platforms
HashKey claims it has no connections to the suspicious links added to the SFC's list.
ai16z rebrands to ElizaOS to shed Andreessen Horowitz confusion
AI DAO ai16z has rebranded to ElizaOS, distancing itself from name confusion with Andreessen Horowitz.
Hong Kong SFC grants first crypto licenses of 2025
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has issued two new crypto trading platform licenses, bringing the total to seven since mid-2024.
Czech National Bank governor to propose $7B Bitcoin reserve plan
The Czech National Bank may invest up to 5% of its reserves in Bitcoin, potentially acquiring $7.3 billion in BTC as part of its diversification strategy.
Crypto.com to delist Tether USDT, 9 other tokens in Europe on Jan. 31
Crypto.com will delist USDT and nine other tokens in Europe on Jan. 31 to comply with MiCA regulations, giving users until March 31 to convert assets.
Warren probes Trump’s commerce chief pick Lutnick over Tether dealings
Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Commerce, over his ties and interest in stablecoin issuer Tether.
Bitcoin drop under $75K before April has under 10% chance: Analyst
Bitcoin’s pullback slightly increased the chance of it hitting $75,000 in the first quarter of the year, but the likelihood is still under 10%, says Derive’s Sean Dawson.
Microsoft probing DeepSeek-tied group over OpenAI data gathering method: Report
Security researchers at Microsoft, OpenAI’s largest investor, detected suspicious data extraction from the firm’s API in the fall of 2024, Bloomberg reported.
Cboe BZX refiles for Solana ETFs on behalf of 4 issuers
Cboe BZX Exchange made multiple refilings for Solana ETFs on behalf of fund issuers that the Securities and Exchange Commission knocked back last year.
Utah House committee passes bill for state to buy crypto
The bill now needs to pass by majority vote in Utah’s House and Senate before being approved by state governor Spencer Cox, who appears to be pro-crypto.
Crypto mining stocks loss extend, tech stocks steady after DeepSeek scare
The S&P 500 saw an uptick on Jan. 28 but crypto mining stocks failed to recover from a sudden market downturn triggered by the frenzy over DeepSeek’s new AI model.
Coinbase gains approval to expand service offering in Argentina
Coinbase’s successful registration in Argentina means it can now offer local payment methods and services in Argentine pesos.
EV energy tech firm Nuvve to start buying Bitcoin
Nuvve said it would use 30% of its spare cash to buy Bitcoin, but its latest balance sheet suggests it won’t be able to buy much.
Bitwise files with SEC for spot Dogecoin ETF
Bitwise registered a Dogecoin trust in Delaware earlier this month, but its latest filing makes its bid to launch a Dogecoin ETF official with the SEC.
How Lunar New Year brightens Bitcoin and crypto trading
From digital red packets to memecoins, Bitcoin continues its love affair with Lunar New Year in 2025.
Sushi acquires Shipyard to address DEX performance issues
SushiSwap’s total value locked has declined sharply since 2021 highs, according to DefiLlama.
Ripple exec ‘hopeful’ next SEC chair will withdraw enforcement case
The US Senate had not yet scheduled a hearing to consider Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
DEX derivatives market forecast to reach $3.48T in 2025: dYdX
Decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges processed $1.5 trillion in derivatives volume in 2024.
XRP’s DEX clocking $17M daily volume — CEO
XRP Ledger’s decentralized exchange has seen a total of more than $1 billion in swap volume since launching in 2024, according to Ripple’s CEO.
3 things must happen for Solana (SOL) price to rebound to new all-time highs
Unsustainable memecoin frenzies, global uncertainty and investors’ risk-averse positioning could complicate Solana’s chances of hitting new all-time highs.
Binance denies France’s claims as legal challenges mount worldwide
Binance has faced its fair share of legal probes around the world, often forcing it to withdraw from countries or pay hefty fines.
$150M money market funds added to Arbitrum’s RWA ecosystem
Tokenized T-Bills can now be traded on the Arbitrum network using Spiko’s money market funds.
Bitcoin preps for FOMC comments as BTC price coils near $103K
Bitcoin coils below $103,000, but dovish comments from this week FOMC could send BTC price to new highs.
US Senator calls crypto regulation ’a matter of national importance’
Lawyers for Cynthia Lummis filed an amicus brief as part of Coinbase’s appeal over a ruling in its case with the SEC, claiming the commission “flouts” its enforcement authority.
Roger Ver’s Trump pardon plea: ‘Lawfare’ victim or tax evader?
Bitcoin Cash advocate Roger Ver has made a public plea to President Trump to commute his tax evasion charges.
Ondo Finance’s tokenized US Treasury to join XRP Ledger
Upon launch, Ondo’s OUSG tokens will be redeemable using Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin.
French prosecutors probe Binance over money laundering, fraud allegations: Report
The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office reportedly launched a probe into the crypto exchange’s activities between 2019 and 2024.