Trump’s tariff strategy compel Colombia to accept deportees, ending a one-day crisis. Learn how tariffs became a diplomatic weapon for migration enforcement. U.S. Implements Swift Tariff Measures Against Colombia The Trump Administration wielded tariffs as a strategic tool to resolve a one-day diplomatic crisis with Colombia. On January 27, Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected two…

South African fintech startup 6DOT50 partners with BTS and Serti Solutions to enable cryptocurrency payments at over 1,400 car dealerships, simplifying transactions for crypto users and dealerships. Cryptocurrency Payments Expand to South African Car Dealerships South African fintech company 6DOT50 has partnered with BTS and Serti Solutions to enable cryptocurrency payments for vehicles at more…

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…