Kucoin pleads guilty to U.S. AML and KYC violations, faces $297M penalties, a two-year U.S. market exit, and forfeitures tied to darknet crimes. DOJ Uncovers Billions in Suspicious Transactions Linked to Darknet Activities Peken Global Ltd., the operator of cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin, has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, according to the…

Cryptoquant’s report reveals large bitcoin investors increasing holdings by 2% amid slowing demand. Discover insights into BTC accumulation trends, reduced selling pressure, and Ethereum’s inflation struggles. Accumulation Trends Emerge Among Key Bitcoin Investors Large bitcoin investors have entered a renewed phase of accumulation, according to Cryptoquant’s recent analysis. As of Jan. 17, major holders have…

House Financial Services lawmakers praise Trump’s executive orders on digital assets, emphasizing innovation, financial privacy, and a U.S.-led global approach. Key Lawmakers Back Trump’s Digital Asset Orders House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill and Digital Assets Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil commended President Donald Trump’s Executive Orders on digital financial technology. The lawmakers, in a…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong praises Trump unprecedented push for crypto innovation, emphasizing regulatory clarity and blockchain’s transformative global impact. Trump’s Directive Sparks Momentum for U.S. Crypto Innovation Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong praised former President Donald Trump’s directive for U.S. agencies to prioritize cryptocurrency innovation, calling it an “unprecedented” move. Speaking at the “Crypto at a…

Propy unveils instant onchain loans for Hawaii’s first tokenized real estate sale, allowing buyers to use BTC, ETH, and property as collateral. Propy’s New Loan Feature Simplifies Cryptocurrency Real Estate Transactions Propy, a blockchain-powered real estate platform, has introduced an innovative onchain loan feature to facilitate the purchase of tokenized properties. The feature will debut…

Hong Kong sets a legal precedent by executing a tokenized court order, freezing $2.66M in tether stablecoins and enhancing its reputation as a tech hub. Precedent-Setting Move Enhances Hong Kong’s Reputation as a Technology Hub A Hong Kong court successfully executed a groundbreaking injunction against two cryptocurrency wallets, utilizing tokenized legal notices to freeze $2.66…

Public Bitcoin miners now control over 35% of the network hash rate, with MARA, CLSK, and IREN exceeding 2024 targets. Learn more about their growth and future strategies. Public Bitcoin Miners Expand Their Network Share to Record Levels At the end of 2024, public Bitcoin mining companies reported a combined hash rate of 318.09 EH/s,…

CFTC appoints Harry Jung as Acting Chief of Staff to lead digital asset oversight, marking a shift in U.S. crypto regulatory focus. CFTC Appoints New Leadership to Strengthen Crypto Oversight The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced key leadership changes aimed at reinforcing its oversight of cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and other digital…

The SEC repeals SAB 121 opens the door for banks to offer crypto custody services. This move marks a new era for crypto in traditional finance. SEC Repeals SAB 121, Opens New Era for Crypto in Traditional Finance The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of acting chair Mark T. Uyeda, has repealed…

President Trump's Executive Order on Jan. 23, 2025, rejects CBDCs, outlines digital asset innovation goals, and creates a working group to revamp crypto regulations. Trump Signs Executive Order Advancing U.S. Leadership in Digital Assets President Donald Trump signed a significant executive order focused on the future of digital assets, blockchain technology, and the regulation of…