Kenya DCI regains control of hacked social media accounts used to promote a fake cryptocurrency and launches an investigation into the cyber-attack Hackers Exploited Accounts to Promote Fake Cryptocurrency Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on February 9, 2025, that it had regained control of its X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts after hackers…

Grayscale Cardano ETF moves forward as NYSE Arca files a proposal with the SEC. If approved, it would offer investors regulated exposure to ADA. Grayscale Cardano ETF Proposal Advances with NYSE Arca Filing NYSE Arca has submitted a 19b-4 form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to list and trade shares…

Thai-Chinese authorities arrested two Chinese nationals in Bangkok, seizing $2.5 million in USDT. The suspects are linked to a call center scam, human trafficking, and fraud. Investigations continue. Thai-Chinese Scam Leaders Linked to Human Trafficking and Fraud A joint operation between Thai and Chinese law enforcement led to the arrest of two Chinese nationals in…

Goldman Sachs increases its Bitcoin ETF holdings to $2.05 billion, signaling rising institutional demand for crypto assets.

Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, has received in-principle approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) for an Investment Firm license.  Once finalized, the license will allow Gemini to offer regulated crypto derivatives, including perpetual futures, across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II…

North Carolina proposes investing up to $10B in Bitcoin ETPs, joining a growing trend of states exploring digital asset investments.

Stablecoin issuer giant, Tether, has made a strategic investment in Zengo Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet known for its security and ease of use. Notably, the move highlights Tether’s commitment to promoting stablecoin adoption while enhancing secure digital asset storage solutions. Tether Announces Strategic Investment in Zengo Wallet to Advance Global Stablecoin Adoption Learn more:…

Bitcoin’s price near $95K is influenced by liquidity clusters, outflows, active addresses, and bearish technical signals, suggesting potential volatility.

Binance and SEC agree to a 60-day litigation pause, citing the impact of the SEC’s new crypto task force on the case’s resolution.

The confirmation date for the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, is yet to be set due to a parked schedule for the Senate.  The new Trump administration's transition era is in full swing, and the Senate has not yet voted on nine cabinet members.  Eleanor Terret of Fox Business revealed…