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U.S. stocks faced a dramatic downturn on Thursday, marking the most severe one-day drop since 2020.
Fidelity is making a bold move into the crypto space by offering new retirement accounts that let Americans invest in digital assets with minimal fees.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev believes that the tokenization of traditional assets could play a key role in strengthening the position of the US equities market globally.
A stablecoin lost its peg to the US dollar on Wednesday morning, following allegations that the company behind it, based in Hong Kong, was facing bankruptcy.
Sony Singapore has made a move towards embracing cryptocurrency by introducing USDC payments on its official online store, utilizing Crypto.com’s payment service.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), a key figure in the cryptocurrency world, recently shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence development through his X account, advising developers to be cautious when launching tokens.
7-Eleven stores in South Korea are set to embrace the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a payment option until June, participating in the ongoing national trial of digital currency.
Circle’s recent move to file for an IPO has sparked skepticism among industry experts, who are raising questions about the company’s financial health and future prospects.
Tokenized gold is gaining momentum, with its market cap now surpassing $1.2 billion, driven by record-high gold prices and increasing interest in blockchain-based assets.
The crypto market might be on the verge of hitting a local bottom within the next two months, as ongoing uncertainty around US import tariffs keeps investor sentiment low.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is urging U.S. lawmakers to modernize stablecoin regulations, advocating for consumers’ right to earn interest on their stablecoin holdings.
Crypto exchange Bybit has announced that it will shut down its NFT marketplace on April 8, redirecting its focus to core trading services.
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has officially taken a major step towards going public by filing for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
OKX has taken a significant step in its global expansion strategy by appointing Linda Lacewell as its new Chief Legal Officer (CLO).
Tether has significantly increased its Bitcoin reserves, acquiring 8,888 BTC in the first quarter of 2025.
USDC issuer Circle is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) with support from major U.S. investment banks JP Morgan Chase and Citi.
Binance Futures has announced the addition of two new USD-margined perpetual contracts, FUNUSDT and MLNUSDT, expanding the selection of trading pairs on its platform.
French investment bank Bpifrance is turning its attention to the cryptocurrency market, with plans to invest up to 25 million euros into smaller, emerging digital assets.
South Korea’s crypto investor base has now surpassed 16 million, narrowing the gap with the number of stock investors in the country.
Cryptocurrency exchanges that introduce altcoins may find themselves trapped in an endless cycle of listing speculative tokens, particularly memecoins, warns Alex Leishman, CEO of River Financial.
A major U.S. bank is facing legal action for allegedly mishandling customer funds, which led to a financial crisis that left 85,000 individuals unable to access their savings.
Since the post-election surge, daily trading volumes have dropped significantly, now averaging around $35 billion, which is comparable to levels seen before Donald Trump’s presidential win.
FTX is poised to begin reimbursing claims over $50,000 starting May 30, nearly 27 months after its spectacular collapse in November 2022, marking a significant milestone in its contentious bankruptcy process.
Bitcoin mining firm MARA Holdings (MARA) is launching a new $2 billion stock offering, continuing its strategy of acquiring Bitcoin directly from the market.
Three of the largest U.S. banks are optimistic about gold’s continued upward momentum, with some projecting substantial gains for the precious metal.
Pump.fun, a key player in Solana’s meme coin market surge last year, has seen a sharp decline in both protocol fees and trading volume.
David Pakman, managing partner at the crypto investment firm CoinFund, has predicted that the total supply of stablecoins could skyrocket to $1 trillion by the close of 2025, potentially fueling the growth of the broader cryptocurrency market.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele is preparing for a trip to Washington later this month, where he is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sonic Labs has abandoned its plan to introduce a US dollar-pegged algorithmic stablecoin, shifting its focus to a digital asset linked to the UAE dirham.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has recently been relocated from Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center to FTC Oklahoma City, a facility that temporarily houses inmates during transfers.
Terraform Labs is set to launch a claims portal on March 31, 2025, for creditors affected by its bankruptcy following the collapse of TerraUSD and related cryptocurrencies.
President Donald Trump issued full pardons to the three co-founders of BitMEX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, years after they admitted to breaching U.S. anti-money laundering regulations.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently dropped lawsuits against several major crypto firms, yet Ripple remains an exception, keeping the XRP case in the spotlight.
South Carolina has reversed its stance and dropped the legal action against Coinbase over staking, a move that mirrors Vermont’s recent decision.
Paul Atkins’ nomination to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sparked a mix of support and opposition.
The Sei network, known for its layer-1 blockchain, has revealed its interest in acquiring the genetic testing company 23andMe following its bankruptcy filing.
Ripple’s prolonged legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now reaching its final chapter, according to the company’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty.
Crypto veteran Meltem Demirors, partner at Crucible Capital, is warning that the crypto market could face significant challenges ahead due to expected outflows.
Pump.fun’s co-founder, Alon Cohen, recently shared insights about the platform’s innovative approach to token creation, emphasizing its focus on meme coins and the tools it offers users.
Binance CEO Richard Teng recently doubled down on the company’s dedication to transparency, security, and compliance.
Javier Milei’s presidency is under intense scrutiny as public trust in him plummets, largely due to his involvement in the LIBRA memecoin collapse.
The XRP lawsuit continues to cast a shadow over Ripple’s ability to restart institutional sales, despite recent progress.
The SEC’s Crypto Task Force is ramping up its efforts to tackle digital asset regulation, announcing a series of four upcoming roundtable discussions.
Google Play has recently removed access to several unregistered foreign cryptocurrency exchange apps in South Korea, including KuCoin and MEXC.
Ripple’s legal troubles over XRP are finally settling, fueling speculation about its long-anticipated IPO.
In a bold move following the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) by President Donald Trump, David Sacks was tasked with leading a team to explore the acquisition of Bitcoin (BTC) for the nation.
North Carolina is considering a bold move to integrate digital assets into its state retirement fund investments.
Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity’s director of global macro, has revised his market outlook following a widespread decline in stock prices.
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social, is teaming up with Crypto.com to introduce a lineup of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs) through its fintech brand, Truth.Fi.
dYdX, a well-known altcoin in the crypto space, has unveiled its inaugural buyback program for DYDX tokens.
Paul Atkins, nominated to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Donald Trump, has come under scrutiny ahead of his confirmation hearing.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into Immutable, a blockchain gaming protocol.
Global investment giant BlackRock has taken two major steps to strengthen its foothold in the cryptocurrency sector.
Binance has taken swift action against an employee accused of using confidential information to profit from a token launch.
Kraken is making a bold move to accelerate its growth, reportedly seeking to raise $1 billion in debt as it prepares for a potential public listing.
The idea of applying blockchain to gold reserves has gained attention, with proponents arguing it could improve oversight.
Gold’s upward trajectory has caught the attention of Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone, who sees the potential for the metal to reach unprecedented highs.
One of Japan’s leading real estate firms, Open House Group, has taken a major step toward embracing cryptocurrency in property transactions.
Tariffs imposed by the U.S. and subsequent retaliatory measures have created a market environment full of uncertainty, yet many experts view these actions as a negotiation tactic, believing the impact on businesses and consumers will be manageable in the long run.
A developer has integrated the Tornado Cash protocol into MegaETH’s public testnet, enabling private transactions on the high-capacity blockchain, which can handle up to 20,000 transactions per second.