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Kraken says US agencies made up nearly 30% of all data requests in 2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has reported a 38.6% rise in global law enforcement and regulatory data requests in 2024 compared to 2023
Singaporean woman sentenced to nearly 10 years of jail for stealing $4.2m from Bybit
Former payroll manager, Ho Kai Xin, has been sentenced to nine years and 11 months in prison for stealing $4.2 million from Bybit
Pi Network mainnet launch sees Pi coin rally over 35%
Pi coin surged over 35% less than an hour after its highly anticipated mainnet went live
CryptoQuant CEO: Bitcoin bull cycle will go on until heavy ETF outflows
CryptoQuant CEO predicts Bitcoin’s bull cycle will last until major ETF outflows start.
SEC drops appeal against ruling that blocked controversial crypto broker-dealer rule
The United SEC has voluntarily withdrawn its appeal against a Texas federal court ruling that struck down its broker-dealer rule that sought to expand the agency’s oversight
Tether leads $10m funding round for cross-border fintech provider MANSA
Stablecoin issuer Tether backs MANSA's $10 million funding in a bid to streamline liquidity for global payments
Metaplanet expands Bitcoin reserves with 68 BTC, now holds 0.01% of total supply
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a $6.6 million purchase, bringing its total to 2,100 BTC
Kraken eyes India relaunch following 2024 ban
Kraken plans to relaunch in India, seeking FIU approval and local licenses after its 2024 ban.
Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial purchases $10M in WLFI, $125K in SEI
World Liberty Financial just spent $10M on WLFI and $125K on SEI, expanding its crypto holdings. Is Trump’s crypto push gaining momentum or raising concerns?
U.S. SEC acknowledges receipt of 21Shares ETH ETF staking proposal
The SEC acknowledges 21Shares’ Ethereum ETF staking proposal, signaling growing acceptance of crypto ETFs.
SEC opens feedback period for WisdomTree XRP ETF
WisdomTree’s XRP ETF filing joined a basket of applications acknowledged by the U.S. SEC
Bitcoin investor Stephen Weiss cuts exposure as 'momentum dies'
New Jersey-based investor Stephen Weiss took profits from his Bitcoin position via BlackRock’s iShares ETF
LIBRA price surge and crash leave most traders in heavy losses: Nansen
Nansen Research reveals how $LIBRA token’s hype, fueled by President Javier Milei, led to massive losses for traders.
Bittensor spikes 20% after Coinbase announces TAO listing
Bittensor price surged 20% as buy pressure rose ahead of an upcoming TAO listing on crypto exchange Coinbase
Kraken: 76% of investors believe memecoins’ rewards outweigh risks
85% of U.S. crypto holders are now investing in meme coins
Global crypto adoption grew by 13% through 2024: report
Global crypto adoption grew by 13% in 2024, with Bitcoin and Ethereum ownership rising by 13.1% and 13.6%, respectively
Russian no-KYC crypto exchanges continue to emerge, but inflows decline, Chainalysis says
Russian no-KYC crypto trading platforms keep reappearing despite crackdowns, often as rebranded versions of shut-down platforms
Japan's FSA approves reforms to ease stablecoin and brokerage regulations
The Japanese Financial Services Agency green lit a report detailing reforms that would ease regulations for stablecoins and crypto brokerage
Ondo Finance dominates the RWA sector in transaction volume
Ondo Finance dominates the real-world asset sector in transaction volume, significantly outpacing other RWA tokens
Canary Capital launches Axelar trust, AXL jumps nearly 13%
Canary Capital has launched the Canary AXL Trust for institutional investors to gain exposure to the Axelar native token, AXL, which jumped 12.5% after the news
Montana moves closer to allowing Bitcoin investment in state reserves
The House Business and Labor Committee in Montana has advanced a bill that seeks to establish a reserve allowing investments in Bitcoin, precious metals, and stablecoins
Bitcoin ETFs continue outflow streak as BTC reels from geopolitical tensions
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw more net outflows on Feb. 19 as Bitcoin struggled amid delays in crypto regulations and ongoing geopolitical tensions, like the U.S.-China tariff disputes
Sony and Astar Network to launch 100M token campaign to drive ecosystem growth
Astar Network and Sony Group are launching a campaign with a 100 million ASTR reward to drive adoption and growth on the Soneium ecosystem
Pump.fun moves $11M in SOL to Kraken as trading activity drops amid LIBRA scandal
Pump.fun moved another $11M in SOL to Kraken as meme coin speculation faces growing scrutiny after the LIBRA controversy. What's next for Solana's casino?
“This is the world’s largest casino" — How did meme coins hijack crypto’s future? Here’s what experts say
Meme coins have absorbed massive liquidity, but what’s the endgame? Will serious projects ever regain dominance, or is crypto now permanently controlled by viral trends and internet hype?
Coinbase CPO urges US Congress to act on crypto regulation
Coinbase CPO Faryar Shi, is pushing Congress to pass legislation that provides regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, arguing that inaction leaves consumers vulnerable
Ethereum’s Open Intents Framework aims to unify fragmented L2 ecosystem
The Ethereum Foundation has announced that the Open Intents Framework meant to simplify cross-chain token transfers is live
Two UK men arrested in crypto fraud targeting elderly victim
Two UK men have been arrested in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud case that led to a 75-year-old Aberdeenshire man losing a six-figure sum
SEC formally acknowledges Litecoin and XRP ETF filings by CoinShares
The U.S. SEC formally recognized Litecoin and XRP ETF filings submitted by CoinShares, adding to a growing list of pending applications based on Ripple’s native token
BERA price rises as Berachain DeFi ecosystem hits all-time high
BERA price has rebounded as the Berachain DeFi total value locked (TVL) and stablecoin assets jumped to a record high