(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin notched its biggest gain of the new year as reassuring US inflation figures revived bets on further interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, lifting global markets.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsChicago Agency Pitches $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit WoesNYPD Reforms Car Chase Policy Amid Rising Crashes, InjuriesChurches, Cinemas — and Moon Artifacts — Top List of End

BitMEX has been ordered to pay a $100 million fine for violating U.S. banking laws

Despite the wishes of crypto industry players, a massive rollback in enforcement actions could set a risky precedent.

The SEC, with a new chair, plans crypto policy reforms, clarifying securities and easing crackdowns to foster innovation.

The U.K government has appointed Emma Reynolds as the new economic secretary, with one of her roles being to oversee crypto regulation

Bitcoin-focused firm River said the amount of Bitcoin lost to mismanaged self-custody is estimated to be around 1.6 million.

Thailand moves to block Polymarket over crypto gambling concerns but explores Bitcoin ETFs, aiming to balance regulation and innovation.

South Korea’s crypto regulation enters Phase 2 in H2 2025, enhancing transparency, aligning globally, and balancing innovation with security.

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Predictions market Polymarket may face closure in Thailand as authorities crack down on crypto-powered gambling activities

Elon Musk criticizes US SEC priorities, calls organization ineffective amidst Twitter stake lawsuit.

Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, says he is looking to draft policies for digital assets and blockchain technology in the nation after his meeting with Binance co-founder CZ and Abu Dhabi

South Korea kicks off talks on the second phase of crypto regulations, focusing on stablecoins and user protection, with a draft expected by mid-2025

(Bloomberg) -- During a great year for cryptocurrencies, hedge funds focused on digital assets unsurprisingly did very well, too. It’s just that many didn’t do as well as the industry’s most famous token: Bitcoin.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesLast year, a number of crypto hedge funds logged double-digit returns, with the VisionTrack Composite Index, which tra

The SEC has delayed its decision on the Bitwise 10 Crypto ETF to March 3, 2025, reflecting a cautious approach to cryptocurrency regulation.

(Bloomberg) -- The correlation between Bitcoin and a gauge of US technology stocks has hit a two-year high, indicating that the equity market’s reaction to US inflation data due later Wednesday may set the tone for digital tokens.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesA 30-day correlation coefficient for the largest cryptocurrency and the Nasdaq 100 Index is at about

The inaugural Crypto Ball is happening in Washington to mark Trump’s pro-crypto stance, with top leaders attending.

(Bloomberg) -- Deribit, the world’s largest trading platform for Bitcoin and Ether options, has drawn interest from potential acquirers and is working with a financial adviser to review opportunities, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesDeribit is working with Financial Technology Partners LLC, said the people, who

(Bloomberg) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission put Super Bowl and other sports-related derivatives contracts traded on Crypto.com’s exchange under review to determine whether they meet legal standards.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesThe agency said in a statement Tuesday it asked the company to pause trading of the contracts, which were launched on Dec

Brad Garlinghouse criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler for prolonging Ripple's legal battle before resigning, calling his approach wasteful.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler calls Bitcoin speculative yet unique, defends crypto regulations, reflects on equity reforms in exit interview.

The TON Foundation aims to capitalize on evolving regulatory opportunities and accelerate global blockchain adoption.

A federal appeals court says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission needs to better explain why it turned down a request from Coinbase to develop regulations to cover the booming crypto asset sector — although the judges stopped short of reversing the agency's decision. The 3-0 ruling issued Monday by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was a partial win for Coinbase Global Inc., which went to court after the SEC denied its July 2022 request that the agency make clear how securities laws apply to assets such as cryptocurrencies and tokens. Coinbase has argued that the SEC has been applying existing securities laws to digital assets, prompting a need for wide-ranging rules.

CFTC evaluates Crypto.com’s Super Bowl betting contracts amid gaming law concerns, sparking potential regulatory action.

New York's NYDFS and Bank of England join forces to harmonize global crypto regulation via Transatlantic exchange.

Senator Elizabeth Warren called on incoming US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to consider expanding regulatory powers over crypto.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled on Jan. 13, 2025, in favor of Coinbase in its legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A panel of Third Circuit federal judges ruled the SEC must explain its lack of crypto rulemaking—but stopped short of ordering the agency to create such regulations.

Russia's Bitcoin mining demand surged 3x amid relaxed regulations and growing acceptance, fueling the country's crypto industry growth.

ZA Bank, a digital neobank offering crypto trading, is reportedly considering physical branches in Hong Kong following new HKMA rules

Crypto exchange Mudrex announced Sunday that it has temporarily suspended crypto withdrawals, citing compliance concerns and the need to prevent misuse by bad actors

HashKey has received official approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Authority, marking a a step forward in their digital asset regulation and innovation.