Crypto ‘godfather’ and LA cop plead guilty to tax, civil rights violationsAdam Iza, founder of the Zort crypto trading platform, and LASD deputy Eric Chase Saavedra admit to exploiting law enforcement.Jan 18, 2025Mehab Qureshi
Traders bag millions as Trump team confirms launch of Solana memecoinUS President-elect Donald Trump’s Solana-based memecoin, TRUMP, sparks a trading frenzy fueled by high-profile trades and notable whale activity.Jan 18, 2025Mehab Qureshi
XRP price bearish divergence spotted, hinting at a drop to $2.28XRP’s current bearish divergence setup mirrors the technical pattern seen in 2018, which preceded an 80% price correction.Jan 18, 2025Yashu Gola
Gensler’s imminent exit triggers wave of crypto ETF submissionsAs Gary Gensler’s last day as SEC chair approaches, the crypto industry floods the commission with a wave of ETF filings.Jan 18, 2025Mehab Qureshi
Crypto industry skeptical of memecoin promoted on Trump's social mediaCrypto industry participants are debating whether posts from Donald Trump’s social media account promoting a memecoin are genuine.Jan 18, 2025Ciaran Lyons
Wyoming proposes bill for Strategic Bitcoin ReserveWyoming has become the latest US state to propose a bill for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, just days before Donald Trump’s US presidential inauguration.Jan 18, 2025Ciaran Lyons
Dogecoin to $1? Traders say a 140% DOGE rally could happen before FebruaryAnalysts say Dogecoin has a 60% chance of hitting $1 before Jan. 31.Jan 17, 2025Biraajmaan Tamuly
Coinbase CEO calls on countries to establish Bitcoin reservesBrian Armstrong has reportedly discussed potential policy issues related to cryptocurrencies with US President-elect Donald Trump.Jan 17, 2025Turner Wright
Crypto Biz: Meta’s free speech about-face isn’t what it seemsIs Mark Zuckerberg sincere about promoting free speech on his platforms or is he trying to mend political fences with the incoming Trump administration?Jan 17, 2025Sam Bourgi
SEC charges Digital Currency Group for misleading investors“DCG and Moro painted a misleadingly rosy picture,” the acting director of the SEC’s enforcement division, Sanjay Wadhwa, wrote.Jan 17, 2025Vince Quill
Can Ethereum price go to $4K? ETH’s open interest surges as institutions turn bullishETH price fell 11% over the past 30 days, but bullish sentiment and other data point toward a rally to $4,000.Jan 17, 2025Marcel Pechman
Correlation between Bitcoin price and VC investment breaks down: Report2024 was a challenging year for crypto and blockchain venture capital, as former hot sectors like gaming, metaverse and NFTs failed to spur bigger funding opportunities.Jan 17, 2025Sam Bourgi
XRP hits 7-year peak amid bullish sentiment, FTX plans payouts: Finance RedefinedFTX’s $1.2 billion repayment is seen as a significant liquidity event for the industry that may bolster cryptocurrency valuations.Jan 17, 2025Zoltan Vardai
One SEC commissioner down before Trump’s term — Gary Gensler is nextAs Gary Gensler prepares to announce his resignation, some SEC officials have said they will step down before Donald Trump’s inauguration.Jan 17, 2025Turner Wright
Crypto.com gets EU nod on MiCA licenseOnce finalized, the license will let Crypto.com operate across the EU under a unified regulatory framework.Jan 17, 2025Alex O’Donnell
US Bitcoin reserve odds skyrocket on betting marketsKalshi bettors put the odds of Trump creating a Bitcoin reserve in 2026 at roughly 70%.Jan 17, 2025Alex O’Donnell
Price analysis 1/17: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, LINK, XLMBitcoin’s chance of hitting a new all-time high has increased, buoyed by expectations of the adoption of a US Bitcoin reserve.Jan 17, 2025Rakesh Upadhyay
Dan Tapiero predicts $10T crypto market by 2025, driven by US pro-business policiesMacro investor and asset manager Dan Tapiero explains how Trump’s policies and the DOGE initiative might fuel explosive crypto growth.Jan 17, 2025Giovanni Pigni
Crypto execs plan Trump inauguration attendance — at a steep priceSome industry insiders who spent millions to support the US president-elect’s party and fund his inauguration will likely have a good view of the Capitol Building on Jan. 20.Jan 17, 2025Turner Wright
MARA’s ‘Trump 47’ block highlights anticipation for pro-Bitcoin presidentImmortalizing Donald Trump on the Bitcoin network may seem like a gimmick, but it’s driven by real optimism about the future of crypto in the US.Jan 17, 2025Sam Bourgi
Pro-Bitcoin lawmakers pack Congress as partisan gridlock loomsAs Donald Trump prepares to take office, the crypto industry enjoys unprecedented support in Washington — but could partisan bickering spoil its chances?Jan 17, 2025Aaron Wood
Bitcoin price still on track for $180K in 2025: Interview with FilbfilbBitcoin bull market excitement is building, and DecenTrader’s Filbfilb sees the chance for 80% BTC price upside.Jan 17, 2025William Suberg
DeFi fragmentation can only be solved at the account levelDeFi fragmentation hinders adoption, but chain abstraction at the account level could fix fragmentationJan 17, 2025Richard Meissner
Trump’s first week in office: Will crypto regulation take a back seat?Crypto investors and commentators are hopeful ahead of Trump’s inauguration, anticipating innovation-friendly regulations from his first day in office.Jan 17, 2025Zoltan Vardai
EU’s new ‘DORA’ rules come into effect: What does it mean for crypto?Europe’s Digital Operational Resilience Act now applies to crypto businesses, expanding MiCA’s scope and requiring firms to enhance cybersecurity and risk management.Jan 17, 2025Helen Partz
Boerse Stuttgart receives first crypto license in Germany under MiCABoerse Stuttgart Digital Custody became Germany’s first fully licensed crypto asset service provider under the EU’s MiCA framework, just two weeks after it came into full effect.Jan 17, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Binance updates crypto rules in Poland to meet new MiCA requirementsBinance updates crypto rules for Polish users, requiring more sender and recipient details on transactions to align with the EU’s MiCA regulatory framework.Jan 17, 2025Mehab Qureshi
XRP’s 2017 playbook hints at 100% rally vs Bitcoin by MarchXRP’s price action in 2025 is similar to one that preceded a 2,500% price boom in early 2017 after the altcoin snapped its eight-year downtrend.Jan 17, 2025Yashu Gola
Bitcoin DeFi TVL up 2,000% amid bumper 2024 for BTC price, adoptionThe 22-fold increase was attributed to Bitcoin staking developments, the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US and BTC’s soaring prices during 2024.Jan 17, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Digital art venue MakersPlace shuts down amid NFT market declineNew MakersPlace accounts were disabled immediately, but users can still purchase NFTs on the platform until it shuts down completely.Jan 17, 2025Helen Partz