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US banks gain flexibility to participate in crypto markets

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The United States Federal Reserve Board has announced the withdrawal of previous guidance that restricted banks from participating in cryptocurrency-related activities without prior approval. The move, made official on Thursday, signals a shift towards a more flexible regulatory environment, aligning...
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Trump plans blockchain real estate game as crypto push expands

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U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to release a blockchain-based real estate video game, expanding his growing list of cryptocurrency-related ventures. The game, expected to be launched in late April, is described by sources as a digital version of...
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ETF adoption accelerates as U.S. advisors turn to crypto investments

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CryptoWire News Desk: U.S. financial advisors are increasingly embracing cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with a majority signaling plans to expand their exposure in 2025. According to a survey presented by TMX VettaFi at the Exchange conference in Las Vegas, 57%...
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XRP surges after SEC drops lawsuit against Ripple

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XRP surged following an announcement by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dropping its appeal in the long-running lawsuit against the payments company. The cryptocurrency saw an increase of nearly 11%, reaching $2.52....
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U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve fuels debate on cryptocurrency strategy

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Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline of up to 6.5% on Monday, reflecting continued volatility following an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve. The cryptocurrency briefly fell to approximately $80,650 before recovering some...
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Trump’s U.S. strategic crypto reserve sparks backlash among supporters

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President Donald Trump’s announcement of a U.S. strategic crypto reserve has sparked backlash among key figures in the tech and cryptocurrency sectors, exposing an early rift within the coalition that helped fund his 2024 campaign. The reserve, which Trump stated...
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Digital assets soar as Trump outlines Crypto Strategic Reserve plan

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Cryptocurrency markets surged following U.S. President Donald Trump's unexpected announcement of a forthcoming "Crypto Strategic Reserve." The reserve is set to include major digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. The announcement, made via social media on...
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U.K. court sentences crypto ATM operator for illegal activity

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The United Kingdom has handed down its first criminal sentence for unregistered cryptocurrency activity, as Olumide Osunkoya received a four-year prison term for operating an illegal network of crypto ATMs, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced. Osunkoya was convicted at...
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Bitcoin price dips under $80,000 as $1 trillion crypto rout deepens

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Bitcoin has experienced a sharp downturn, briefly plunging below $80,000 amid a broader cryptocurrency market decline that has wiped out approximately $1 trillion in market value. The downturn, which follows a record-setting all-time high near $110,000, has fueled concerns of...
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Top crypto executives to attend White House regulatory summit

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The White House Crypto Summit is set to take place on March 7, 2025, with President Donald Trump hosting the event to address the future of digital asset regulation in the United States. The summit will bring together leading cryptocurrency...