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Pre-Market Trading in U.S. Crypto Stocks Explodes, With MicroStrategy Topping $300

[Nov 11 11:29 AM] As bitcoin climbs above $82,000, U.S. crypto equities are soaring in pre-market trading, with Semler Scientific leading with a 25% gain.

SEC Seeks to Dismiss Three of Kraken’s Key Defenses in U.S. Lawsuit

[Nov 7 11:41 AM] A motion filed earlier this week rejected several of Kraken’s defenses and complained that the exchange was "trying to re-litigate the same issues repeatedly."

Crypto stocks close on huge gains riding Donald Trump’s US election win

[Nov 7 1:38 AM] Traders have seized on optimism that the more pro-crypto Republicans could also win a majority in Congress after the party won the Senate and the White House.

Republican Senate majority signals more ‘pro-crypto Congress’

[Nov 6 1:39 PM] A Republican-led Senate is poised to pass clearer crypto regulations, signaling a shift toward industry-friendly policies in the US.

Crypto voters guide to Congressional legislation for the 2024 election

[Nov 1 9:08 PM] The 2024 United States elections will be held on Nov. 5, as digital asset policy becomes a growing concern among pro-crypto voters.

Coinbase's Earnings Miss Makes U.S. Election Even Bigger Catalyst: Analysts

[Oct 31 9:59 AM] The U.S. presidential election is an important short-term catalyst for Coinbase and the wider industry, and could lead to more regulatory clarity, analysts said.

Lovers vs. haters: The 10 most pro- and anti-crypto politicians in the US

[Oct 30 12:30 PM] While support for the crypto industry has been growing in Washington, it still has a fair number of detractors. 

Visa and Coinbase partner for instant crypto buys with debit cards

[Oct 30 5:31 AM] Coinbase and Visa offer customers with eligible Visa debit cards the ability to instantly deposit, withdraw and buy crypto.

US President Biden Applauds Nigeria’s Crypto Cooperation and Push for Global Reform

[Oct 30 2:30 AM] U.S. President Joe Biden has praised Nigeria’s efforts in combating crypto-related financial crimes, including the recent release of a former Binance executive. Biden, Tinubu Strengthen US-Nigeria Ties With Crypto Crime Initiative The White House…

Homeowner lawsuit over $170K crypto theft rejected on appeal  

[Oct 25 6:06 AM] A United States appeals court said a district court was right to toss Ali Sedaghatpour’s lawsuit claiming that his insurer, Lemonade Insurance, should cover him for a crypto scam loss.

Crypto bills may move forward in ‘lame duck’ Congress, says Rep. Hill

[Oct 23 5:47 AM] Representative French Hill says two US crypto-regulating bills might make some progress on Capitol Hill before the current Congress disbands.

US ‘dropping the ball’ on crypto, but that should change soon: Tether CEO

[Oct 23 2:51 AM] Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the US has been lagging on crypto laws but thinks that could soon change after the November elections.

Tether CEO Ardoino Says He Expects U.S. Will Catch Up in Crypto Regulation

[Oct 22 6:23 PM] Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told a U.S. crowd on Tuesday that he's counting on sensible crypto regulations coming soon from the U.S. "There is no place like the U.S.," he said via video link at DC Fintech Week in Washington.

Russia Seeks to Weaken the West, Collapse US, Medvedev Declares

[Oct 22 7:30 AM] Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, called for weakening Western influence, stating Russia’s goal is the collapse of U.S. power or re-establishing a Soviet-era global counterbalance. He emphasized that Russia must…

US election optimism fuels $2.2B inflows in crypto products

[Oct 21 1:05 PM] CoinShares said the United States and Bitcoin led crypto investment product dynamics last week amid growing optimism over a potential Republican election win in the US.

Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to Moonpay

[Oct 18 3:30 AM] Venmo’s 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay…

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Boom Amid Middle East Tensions and Inflation

[Oct 18 12:30 AM] Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes sees a bitcoin bull market on the horizon, driven by soaring energy prices and rampant inflation as Middle East tensions escalate. He argues that rising costs will send BTC’s value surging in fiat terms, with…

Former FTX Customer Sues Hedge Fund, Says It Reneged on Bankruptcy Payout Deal

[Oct 11 9:16 AM] Alexander Nikolas Gierczyk of California says the hedge fund he sold his FTX bankruptcy claim to isn't paying out what it promised.

a16z exec: Stablecoin regulatory clarity needed to avoid ‘FTX-level issue’

[Oct 9 5:49 PM] Chris Dixon is bullish on stablecoins but says Europe is currently leading the United States in protecting consumers and investors.

4 Arrests, Sanctions Follow Global Operation Against Lockbit Group

[Oct 5 8:30 AM] Europol and multiple countries have taken a significant step against the notorious Lockbit ransomware group with four key arrests and international sanctions. A collaborative effort between France, the UK, and Spain led to the detainment of…

US and SEC back class-action suit against Nvidia in Supreme Court

[Oct 4 4:44 AM] The DOJ and the SEC said they have “strong interest" in the case and argued that the class-action lawsuit should proceed.

'Is Daddy on the Airplane?' Jailed Binance Exec Gambaryan Family’s Ordeal in New Podcast

[Oct 1 1:34 PM] “Is Daddy on the airplane?” my son asked. Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who is jailed in Nigeria tells of her family’s ordeal in a new podcast, “Designated.”

China’s Former Vice Minister of Finance Calls for Research on Crypto as US Policy Pivots

[Oct 1 5:30 AM] Zhu Guangyao, China’s former vice minister of Finance, has called on the country to continue researching crypto as the US changes its attitude towards the asset class. During the 2024 Tsinghua PBOC Chief Economist Forum, Guangyao stated that…

'Overbought' Bitcoin Drops Below $64K as ISM Manufacturing Data Looms: 10x Research

[Sep 30 10:54 AM] The U.S. data, due Tuesday, has triggered 10% price drops in the first week of the past three months, 10x Research said.

Coinbase Sees Strong Q4 for Bitcoin, Fueled by US Rate Cuts, China Stimulus

[Sep 30 12:30 AM] Coinbase Institutional’s report highlights optimism for the crypto market, driven by expectations of U.S. rate cuts and China’s monetary stimulus, which could boost bitcoin’s performance in Q4 2024. While bitcoin remains…

Cryptoquant CEO Expects Crypto Market to Skyrocket With CZ’s Return — ‘Bullish Vibes Everywhere’

[Sep 29 12:30 AM] Cryptoquant’s chief executive has expressed optimism about the return of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), believing it could lead to major market movements. “Bullish vibes everywhere,” he said, emphasizing that CZ…

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Could Be Released on Friday

[Sep 27 9:30 AM] Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, could be released on Friday, two days ahead of his scheduled release date of September 29th (Sunday), according to an interpretation of the law.

Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians

[Sep 27 5:26 AM] Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday.

U.S. Crypto Industry Will Follow a Different Path From Rest of World: BitMEX Group CEO

[Sep 26 11:02 AM] The U.S. crypto market will "bifurcate from the rest of the world" said Stephan Lutz, CEO of crypto exchange BitMex, in an interview with CoinDesk.

Stablecoins Will Drive Institutional Adoption in Asia: Chainalysis CEO

[Sep 25 3:29 PM] Stablecoins will drive institutional adoption in Asia, "even if regulators are not happy with it," Chainalysis co-founder and CEO Michael Gronager said in an interview.