Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has ordered Tools for Humanity (TFH), the company behind the biometric-focused Worldcoin project, to stop offering cryptocurrency or financial compensation in exchange for biometric data. The directive took effect on January 25, 2025, following an investigation initiated in November 2024. Concerns Over Consent and Biometric Privacy Worldcoin, co-founded in…

Rosseti, Russia’s largest power grid operator, plans to explore crypto mining at its underused power centers.

Virtuals Protocol expands to Solana, integrating liquidity with Meteora and launching a grant program for builders.

Elon Musk’s DOGE Department investigates blockchain to enhance transparency and reduce costs in U.S. government operations.

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…

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the investment firm linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family, has made another significant move in the cryptocurrency market. The firm recently invested $20 million to acquire 3,001 Ethereum (ETH) tokens and 95 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), according to on-chain transaction tracker Lookonchain. Trump's World Liberty(@worldlibertyfi) bought another 3,001 $ETH($10M) and…

Jupiter, a decentralized exchange (DEX) and liquidity aggregator on the Solana blockchain has acquired a majority stake in Moonshot, a platform specializing in DeFi innovation. The deal, announced on January 25 via Jupiter's official X account, aims to strengthen Jupiter's position as a leading liquidity aggregator in the Solana ecosystem. Starting the day with a…

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…