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Coinbase is set to end its USDC rewards program for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) starting December 1, a move driven by compliance with the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.

MetaMask founder Dan Finlay recently conducted a bold experiment with memecoins to explore issues of consent and trust in the Web3 space.

SingularityNET, a decentralized AI platform, has teamed up with the Mina Foundation, the organization behind the privacy-centric Mina Protocol, to advance the development of decentralized artificial general intelligence (AGI) while prioritizing privacy through zero-knowledge (ZK) technology.

OKX has broadened its European footprint with the introduction of its cryptocurrency exchange and self-custodial wallet in Belgium.

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), a leading Bitcoin mining firm, has recently boosted its cryptocurrency portfolio with the purchase of 6,474 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 34,794 BTC, valued at approximately $3.3 billion.

Celsius is preparing to distribute another $127 million to eligible creditors from its Litigation Recovery Account.

Vitalik Buterin made waves in the crypto world on November 27 by converting meme coins he had received into 22.89 ETH, worth around $76,500.

Bitwise has made a significant move in the European market by rebranding its XRP exchange-traded product (ETP) to “Bitwise Physical XRP ETP” following its filing for a spot XRP ETF in the United States.

Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz and a vocal figure in the tech and crypto world, recently accused the Biden administration of using the banking system to target crypto entrepreneurs.

During a recent interview with FOX Business, former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad” for his progressive stance on digital assets, shared his views on the future of U.S. cryptocurrency policy.

USDT issuer Tether has announced that it will discontinue its euro-pegged stablecoin, EURT.

The latest data on the US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index has been released, meeting expectations and drawing attention due to its potential impact on Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.

A recent report from the U.S. Treasury reveals that a growing number of lower-income households are using cryptocurrency gains to secure mortgages, particularly in areas with high crypto exposure.

The trend of cryptocurrency self-custody has surged, driven by Bitcoin’s near $100,000 peak in November.

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.