Coinbase has secured UK regulatory approval, cementing its dominance as the country’s largest registered digital asset provider and accelerating its global expansion in crypto and fiat services.
Crypto Giant Coinbase Gets FCA Approval
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Feb. 3 that it has secured its virtual asset service provider (VASP) registration in the UK, a…
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly amassed $802 million in digital assets since launching the TRUMP memecoin.
Trump Team Holds Billions in Memecoins
U.S. President Donald Trump has amassed digital assets valued at $802 million since launching the TRUMP memecoin over…
A Canadian hacker allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in two defi platforms, stealing $65 million and laundering funds through crypto mixers, prosecutors say. He remains at large.
DOJ Indicts Canadian Hacker for $65M Defi Exploit
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)…
India is reassessing its cryptocurrency regulations as global policies evolve, with officials revisiting a discussion paper that could reshape the country’s approach to digital assets.
India May Soften Crypto Stance as US Embraces Bitcoin
India is reexamining its stance on cryptocurrency regulations as international perspectives on digital assets shift, Reuters reported Sunday, citing Economic…
USDT0 Launches on Arbitrum With 1:1 Backing, Faster Transfers
January 31, 2025
Tether has upgraded its USDT stablecoin on Arbitrum to USDT0, a cross-chain compatible asset backed 1:1 by Ethereum-based USDT reserves.
Tether Transitions Arbitrum USDT to USDT0
Tether says the upgrade automatically converts existing Arbitrum USDT holdings to USDT0 without…
No Rate Cut: Powell’s Steady Hand Defies Political Pressure; Crypto Gains Amid Equity Retreat
January 31, 2025
Following former President Donald Trump’s declaration that he would “demand” interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve, policymakers defied external pressure Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate without adjustment.
FOMC Monetary Policy Unmoved
At its…
French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, over allegations of money laundering, tax fraud, and unauthorized financial operations. The Paris public prosecutor’s office confirmed that the probe spans from 2019 to 2024, focusing on potential illicit activities involving Binance’s platform.
The investigation…
US Lawmaker Moves to Block SEC Overreach in Coinbase Case
January 30, 2025
The SEC’s “un-American” crackdown on crypto is driving innovation overseas, a U.S. senator warned, backing Coinbase in a pivotal legal battle over digital assets.
US Senator Calls SEC’s Crypto Approach ‘un-American’
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is…
Scott Bessent Named U.S. Treasury Secretary, Backed by Crypto
January 30, 2025
Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, is now the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under Trump. Crypto leaders, including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse, celebrate his pro-innovation stance, anticipating major policy shifts.
Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary…
According to Forbes’ research of retail crypto traders, asset safety remained the most critical feature that exchange users want.
Crypto Users Have Crossed the 500 Million Mark Globally
Forbes has released its third annual “Best Crypto Exchange” ranking, evaluating over 200 firms based on security, trading volume, fees, and regulatory compliance.
Topping the list is CME Group, a…
