Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, has voiced his concerns over the growing trend of quick-profit hunting in the cryptocurrency world, particularly among speculative investors, or “degens.”
Chris Larsen, the co-founder of Ripple, suffered a significant financial blow in 2024 when he lost over $661 million worth of XRP due to a security breach in the password management system LastPass.
Strategy (previously MicroStrategy) has unveiled a new initiative to raise up to $21 billion by issuing shares, with the goal of expanding its Bitcoin holdings.
Utah recently advanced its “Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments” bill, HB230, to include Bitcoin in the state’s legal framework, yet a pivotal section was revised before its final passage.
BBVA has made a significant move into the cryptocurrency space, gaining approval from Spain’s securities regulator, CNMV, to offer Bitcoin and Ether trading.
Robinhood has agreed to a $29.75 million settlement with FINRA over lapses in supervision and compliance, including failures in anti-money laundering measures and oversight of trading activities.
Crypto exchange Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is reportedly preparing to go public through an initial public offering (IPO).
Sergey Nazarov, the founder of Chainlink (LINK), sees the Trump Administration’s newfound support for digital assets as a potential catalyst for reinforcing the United States’ dominance in global finance.
U.S. cryptocurrency companies have played a major role in President Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign, contributing over $144 million.
Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy, has put forward an ambitious plan for the U.S. government to secure up to 25% of Bitcoin’s total supply over the next decade.