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A U.S. federal appeals court has overturned Treasury Department sanctions on Tornado Cash, a crypto-mixing platform that uses decentralized smart contracts to anonymize transactions.

OpenAI has secured a significant $1.5 billion investment through a tender offer, granting its employees the chance to sell shares to SoftBank.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently announced a $25 million contribution to the pro-crypto PAC Fairshake, aimed at supporting pro-growth and pro-innovation candidates ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections.

Uniswap, the leading decentralized exchange, has introduced an unprecedented $15.5 million bug bounty program aimed at identifying vulnerabilities in its upcoming v4 upgrade.

Iran is preparing to introduce its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to Mohammad Reza Farzin, the governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Kraken, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the closure of its NFT marketplace, citing a strategic shift in focus.

Crypto.com has taken the title sponsorship of the Crypto.com Showdown, an upcoming golf event set to make history as the first major tournament with a multimillion-dollar prize paid entirely in CRO cryptocurrency.

Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing a dedicated “AI czar” at the White House to oversee federal policy and the government’s use of artificial intelligence.

Telegram’s cryptocurrency portfolio has seen remarkable growth, reaching $1.3 billion in the first half of 2024, according to a recent Financial Times report.

China and Japan are both aggressively cutting back on their holdings of US Treasuries, with Japan leading the way in Q3 2024 by selling a record $61.9 billion.

Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has recently voiced his concerns about the increasing attention towards meme coins in the cryptocurrency space, describing the trend as “weird.”

Ripple announced its first tokenized money market fund on Monday, marking a significant step in its collaboration with FCA-regulated Archax and UK-based asset manager abrdn.

The memecoin platform Pump.fun, built on the Solana blockchain, announced on Monday that it has temporarily suspended its live-streaming feature due to the rise of harmful content.

John Deaton, a prominent lawyer known for his advocacy in the XRP case, has raised concerns over the apparent closeness between SEC Chair Gary Gensler and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF).

Raoul Pal, a macroeconomic expert and CEO of Real Vision, believes that gold is poised for an upward price movement due to ongoing monetary debasement.

Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, has committed a substantial $30 million investment into World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative spearheaded by President-elect Donald Trump.

Singapore Gulf Bank, a digital-forward financial institution backed by the Singapore-based Whampoa Group and Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Co., is preparing to raise $50 million in early 2025.

Zhong An Bank (ZA Bank), Hong Kong’s largest digital bank, has launched a retail cryptocurrency trading service, becoming the first bank in Asia to do so.

Digital asset manager Nexo has unveiled Personal USD Accounts, a groundbreaking service allowing users in over 150 countries to manage USD bank transfers directly in their own names.

In a significant move within the digital asset landscape, Nexo has announced its rebranding as a premier wealth management platform for digital assets.

Sky Mavis, the developer behind Axie Infinity, is reducing its workforce by 21%, a move that will impact about 50 employees from its global team of 250.

A recent report reveals growing concerns among investors about the strengthening U.S. dollar under Donald Trump’s incoming administration.

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has called for substantial reforms at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging the next chairman to reset the agency’s fraught relationship with the cryptocurrency sector.

India, a prominent member of the BRICS coalition, is making significant strides in expanding its cross-border mobile payments infrastructure by teaming up with several nations to advance Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly working on a new initiative to offer dollar loans backed by Bitcoin as collateral, starting with $2 billion and potentially expanding to tens of billions, Bloomberg reported.

Cantor Fitzgerald, a prominent Wall Street firm, is reportedly set to acquire a 5% stake in Tether, the largest issuer of stablecoins globally.

Australia’s Treasury Department is seeking public input on how to implement a global cryptocurrency transaction reporting standard as part of its effort to enhance tax transparency and reduce international tax evasion.

Dan Tapiero, a prominent investor and cryptocurrency expert, believes the surge in memecoins is serving a crucial purpose in preparing blockchain technology for broader adoption by traditional financial institutions.

Coin Center, a prominent crypto advocacy organization, has raised concerns about potential barriers to innovation in the U.S. crypto sector, even as expectations grow for a more crypto-friendly environment under a possible Trump administration.

As Bitcoin nears the $100,000 mark, the crypto market is experiencing a surge of excitement, particularly following the news of Gary Gensler’s resignation as SEC Chair.

Alexey Pertsev, the developer behind the Tornado Cash cryptocurrency mixing protocol, will remain in pre-trial detention as he continues to await his trial.

In its 2024 fiscal year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reached a major milestone, securing $8.2 billion in financial penalties, despite a decrease in the number of enforcement actions.

Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent, founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management and a vocal advocate for Bitcoin, for the role of Treasury Secretary.

Dan Gallagher, Robinhood’s Chief Legal Officer, who was once considered the top contender to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is no longer in the running.

Another crypto platform has filed for bankruptcy, citing unrecoverable losses tied to the collapse of FTX.

MicroStrategy saw its stock drop 16% yesterday in pre-market trading after Bitcoin hit an all-time high of nearly $100,000.

Polymarket, the prediction market platform, has taken action to block trading access for users in France, following scrutiny from the country’s gambling regulatory body, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ).

Trading veteran Peter Brandt has issued a cautionary about an impending wave of scams targeting traders in traditional financial markets.

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is expanding its compliance team, aiming to hire 645 full-time compliance staff by year-end, a 34% increase from last November.

Pantera’s legal expert suggests that many ongoing securities lawsuits targeting crypto companies in the U.S. could “quietly dissipate” once SEC Chair Gary Gensler steps down in January.

A recent study analyzing input from 300 wealth managers and 3,000 investors worldwide highlights the transformative role artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to play in wealth management.

Deribit, the top global exchange for crypto options and futures, is preparing to introduce Ethena’s synthetic dollar, USDe, as a margin collateral option.

Germany’s Allianz, the largest insurance provider in the country and the second-largest in Europe, has reportedly made a substantial investment in MicroStrategy’s recent $2.6 billion convertible note offering.

Sui has forged a significant partnership with Franklin Templeton Digital Assets, aimed at accelerating innovation within its blockchain ecosystem.

MicroStrategy recently finalized a $3 billion convertible notes offering, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its Bitcoin holdings.

Nvidia’s latest quarterly results initially caused concern in the stock market, despite surpassing earnings and revenue expectations.

Charles Schwab, a leading financial services provider, is preparing to offer direct cryptocurrency investments to its clients, according to President and incoming CEO Rick Wurster.

FTX is gearing up to implement its restructuring plan, with the effective date anticipated for early January 2025.

Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will step down on January 20, paving the way for President-elect Donald Trump to nominate a successor.

Arkham Intelligence, a leading crypto analytics platform, is preparing to debut a spot trading exchange in the U.S.

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple Labs, recently discussed the future of cryptocurrency under a potential Trump administration in an interview with Fox Business.

BitGo has launched a new subsidiary in Singapore, following the acquisition of a major payment institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has endorsed Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, for a new White House crypto advisory role that Donald Trump is reportedly considering.

In a significant move, the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is exploring the creation of a dedicated position within the White House to focus on cryptocurrency policy for the first time.

MicroStrategy’s stock surged nearly 40% after announcing on November 18 that it would sell $1.75 billion in convertible notes to acquire more Bitcoin.

Ripple Labs is intensifying its efforts to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in emerging markets through its expanded partnership with Mercy Corps and the launch of the “Unlocking Opportunity” program.

Hamster Kombat, a Web3-based game, is working to reignite interest among its players after seeing a decline in monthly active users (MAUs).

Dutch fintech company Quantoz Payments has launched two Ethereum-based stablecoins, EURQ and USDQ, aiming to stand out in the competitive market by adhering to evolving European regulations.

In the crypto world, the dream of turning small investments into huge returns is alive, though many traders face significant challenges.

Shaquille O’Neal, the former NBA star and sports commentator, has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit tied to his promotion of the Astrals non-fungible token (NFT) project.