SEC is scaling back its crypto enforcement unit: Report
The SEC’s 50-person crypto unit is getting a shakeup with some staff reassigned to other areas, The New York Times reports.
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President Trump’s Crypto Czar Hosts U.S.’s First Press Conference On Bitcoin And Digital Assets
In the first ever official press conference for digital assets hosted by the U.S. government, Crypto Czar David Sacks and pro-crypto U.S. politicians committed to prioritizing bitcoin and digital assets during the Trump administration.In his…
Genius Group Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 440 BTC With $2 Million Purchase
The company’s bitcoin holdings have exceeded its market cap following the purchase of an additional $2 million worth of bitcoin. Genius Group Hits 38% of Intended Target for Bitcoin Holdings With Recent Acquisition Genius Group Limited has…
Bitcoin $100K Breakdown Spells Trouble For Short-Term Investors—Study
The recent price slump in Bitcoin, caused by a turbulent cryptocurrency market, has sent many investors into panic mode, forcing them to offload their BTC holdings at a loss. However, blockchain analytics firm Glassnode noted that a group of…
Coinbase Users Are Losing $300M Annually to Scam Artists, Analyst Says
But perhaps his most serious allegation is that Coinbase appears to be doing little to curb the issue. America’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Has Failed to Protect Its Users, According to an Onchain Analyst Pseudonymous onchain analyst Zachxbt…
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bears Tighten Grip as BTC Drops Below $97K
Bitcoin’s price over the past sixty minutes ranged from $96,318 to $97,286, with a market capitalization of $1.92 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $70.59 billion, while intraday trading spanned from $96,318 to $102,614…
US prosecutors must rethink DeFi stance — a16z
DEXs like Uniswap should not be held liable for user actions they can’t control, the venture capital firm said.
Cardano Price Breaks Down From Ascending Channel, Here Are Two Ways It Could Go
A crypto analyst has confirmed a recent breakdown of the Cardano price from an Ascending Channel pattern. With key support and resistance levels now in focus, the analyst has outlined two scenarios for ADA, projecting where its price could move…
Republicans announce formation of bicameral crypto working group
The working group involving four congressional committees will be separate from one studying a Bitcoin reserve under Donald Trump’s executive orders.
Why Smart Investors Buy Bitcoin Not Real Estate
In today’s dynamic economic landscape, seasoned investors are reevaluating their portfolios and considering the potential of Bitcoin as an alternative to traditional assets like real estate. With a finite supply and transformative growth potential…
President Tells Crypto Czar to ‘Evaluate’ Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Says David Sacks
The Trump administration and key congressional leaders are advancing a bipartisan initiative to establish regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency and digital assets in the United States. Regulatory Clarity for Crypto: Congress and White House Align…
Time for a Solana price rebound? SOL futures are mixed, but onchain looks bullish
Solana appears to be in the early stages of a recovery, and the network's steady adoption could support longer-term price growth.
Bitcoin block size could grow to 4 MB with inscriptions: Research
Block sizes have increased steadily since Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade, but they have more room to grow, according to Mempool Research.
BTC volatility hits record low, stablecoin transaction value tops Visa — ARK
Bitcoin’s price rallied by 122% in 2024, yet its annualized volatility reached the lowest level on record.
Travala Partners With Trivago to Offer Cryptocurrency Hotel Bookings
Travala has integrated its hotel listings with Trivago, allowing users of the global accommodation search platform to book stays using cryptocurrency. Travala Expands Reach Through Integration With Trivago The collaboration merges Travala’s…
SEC acting chair onboards ex-Coin Center director to crypto task force
Former Coin Center policy director Landon Zinda has left the crypto advocacy group to join the SEC as a senior adviser.
‘Solana Breakdown Fails’ – Holding $205 Is Crucial To Trigger a Push Higher
Solana experienced extreme volatility on Sunday and Monday as the market reacted to fears of a U.S. trade war. The uncertainty sent the entire crypto space into a sharp sell-off, with SOL dropping over 25% from its Saturday highs. However…
Will Trump’s trade war bring an early end to the Bitcoin bull market?
Bitcoin’s sell-off might not be over yet, but does data point to the potential end of the BTC bull market?
Arkham Intelligence Data Unmasks Satoshi’s $108 Billion Bitcoin Vault
On Tuesday, blockchain analytics entity Arkham Intelligence unveiled its discovery of $108 billion in BTC held within the recognized bitcoin wallets linked to Satoshi Nakamoto. By leveraging advanced forensic tools and the renowned Patoshi Pattern…
SEC is evaluating ‘retroactive relief’ for past coin offerings
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said on Feb. 4 that the agency is reconsidering whether certain types of crypto assets are securities.
Ethereum Make-Or-Break Moment: This Key Level Determines Path To Reach $7,000
Despite Ethereum (ETH) recently losing the critical $3,000 threshold due to broader cryptocurrency market corrections influenced by escalating regulatory tensions between the US and China, optimism for the leading altcoin persists. As of now…
XRP bearish divergence raises chance of $2 retest — Here’s what bulls must do
XRP price faces a double bearish divergence which could trigger a 25% correction.
FTX’s Bahamas arm to repay first creditor group starting on Feb. 18
A distribution notice from FTX Digital Markets showed that the initial group of claimants could expect the value of their funds to be returned plus interest.
Sol Strategies Expands SOL Holdings With 40,300 SOL Acquisition
Sol Strategies has strengthened its validator operations and SOL holdings, acquiring an additional 40,300 SOL worth $9.93 million. Expansion of SOL Holdings and Validator Operations Remain Key for Sol Strategies Sol Strategies Inc., a publicly…
Trump Meme Coin Faces Criticism, But Cathie Wood Sees A Bold Future
After receiving a considerable backlash in the market recently, US President Donald Trump’s meme coin found an unlikely ally: Ark Investment’s CEO Cathie Wood. In an interview with Bloomberg, Cathie Wood boldly claimed that launching Trump’s meme…
Trump, tariffs and the 2025 bull market: Insights from Altcoin Daily interview
Altcoin Daily’s Austin Arnold discusses how global events and Trump’s influence are shaping the crypto bull market.
Zachxbt: North Korea Botches 46,300 XRP Transfer, Leaving Funds Stranded in Blockchain Limbo
As chronicled by blockchain forensic expert Zachxbt in a recent investigative report, operatives linked to North Korea attempted to transfer 46,300 XRP to a digital asset platform but committed a critical misstep by omitting a mandatory destination…
Who is Andean Medjedovic, the alleged $48M KyberSwap hacker?
Canadian national Andean Medjedovic has been accused of committing the $48-million exploit on DeFi protocol KyberSwap.
Bitcoin Price Crash To $91,000 Termed Major ‘Bear Trap’ As Optimism Returns To The Market
Crypto analyst Merlijn has described the Bitcoin price crash to $91,000 as a major bear trap as optimism returns to the market. The flagship crypto had dropped to this level following a wave of weekend sell-offs but has since recovered above the…
R3 Sustainability, Chintai launch $795M tokenized ESG fund
The fund is part of the growing RWA tokenization sector, which refers to financial and other tangible assets minted on the immutable blockchain ledger.