SEC Scales Down Crypto Enforcement Team: Reassigning Lawyers

financemagnates.com The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reassigning more than 50 lawyers and staff, who were solely responsible for cryptocurrency enforcement actions, to other…

XRP Lawsuit News: Ripple CLO Discusses What’s Next, Remains Hopeful About Atkins

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Barstool’s Portnoy Buys The XRP Dip: Drops $1 Million Bet

bitcoinist.com Barstool Sports founder and social media personality Dave Portnoy has doubled down on his crypto investments, revealing during a livestream on February 3 that he purchased…

Hester Peirce Details SEC’s New Crypto Task Force

beincrypto.com “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce provided extensive details on the SEC’s new Crypto Task Force. It will delegate more enforcement and policy away from the SEC’s purview,…

SEC in ‘purgatorial state’ despite positive signs

blockworks.co This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. January marked an end to SAB 121, welcomed Donald Trump’s crypto executive order…

SEC’s Hester Peirce to head US crypto task force

dlnews.com US Securities and Exchange Commission member Hester Peirce, an industry ally affectionately known as “crypto mom,” will lead a new “crypto task force” charged with creating…

Trump’s crypto czar, an Elon Musk pal, is about to lay out his grand plan

dlnews.com Among the many crypto “firsts” of this early Trump administration is the appointment of David Sacks as the country’s crypto and AI czar. It’s an unprecedented role, and…

XRP Jumps 20% Amid SEC’s Major Policy Change on Crypto Investigations

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CryptoCom Under Probe By US CFTC Over Super Bowl Event Contracts

coingape.com The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is conducting a probe into digital assets trading platform CryptoCom and predictions marketplace Kalshi Inc over their…

Donald Trump's Top Five Crypto Campaign Promises on Bankless

bankless.com It’s inauguration day in America, and the crypto industry is emphatic for the next four years under an outwardly pro-crypto President Donald Trump. On the campaign trail,…

Trump administration hems in regulators as his crypto ventures grow

dlnews.com A version of this story appeared in our The Guidance newsletter on February 3. Sign up here. We’re only two weeks into Donald Trump’s second term but it feels like…

Thailand’s SEC To Launch DLT-Based Platform For Digital Securities Trading

99bitcoins.com Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its plan to launch a DLT-based trading platform. This aims at digitizing capital markets, including bond…

Grayscale Files for Dogecoin ETF with the NYSE

thecryptobasic.com Once considered a mirage, the prospect of a Dogecoin ETF has gained massive momentum as Grayscale enters the race. On Friday, the leading digital asset manager made swift…

Bloomberg Analyst Highlights What May Delay XRP ETF Approval

thecryptobasic.com Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart advises caution against being overly optimistic about a potential XRP ETF approval. Grayscale Files to Convert Its XRP Trust to an ETF…

21Shares Files for a Polkadot ETF with the SEC

beincrypto.com Asset management firm 21Shares filed an S-1 with the SEC for a Polkadot ETF. The company plans to list shares on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The proposed 21Shares Polkadot Trust…

Coinbase listing overhaul masks risk of optimism over compliant SEC

dlnews.com A version of this story appeared in our The Roundup newsletter on January 31. Sign up here. Industry optimism runneth over. The new Securities and Exchange Commission chair…

Dogecoin price prediction

ambcrypto.com Dogecoin’s breakout could signal a significant price surge, with $0.36 as the key resistance Dogecoin [DOGE] recently broke out of a symmetrical triangle pattern, signaling…

Bitcoin’s slump is just a blip on its way to $250,000, say experts

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How Trump risks dragging Bitcoin to $80,000

dlnews.com A version of this story appeared in our The Roundup newsletter on January 17. Sign up here. Hi! Eric here. The countdown has started. On Monday, Donald Trump will be…

Litecoin ETF hopes fuel 31% surge. Why experts bet it might beat XRP and Solana

dlnews.com Litecoin, once a top-five cryptocurrency by market value and considered by many to be the original altcoin, has seen its price surge 31% over the past week. Canary Capital’s…

Hedge Fund Elliott Sees Trump’s Crypto Push Inflating a Bubble Bound to Pop

cryptonews.com Elliott Management has reportedly cautioned that the Trump administration’s push for pro-crypto policies is fueling a speculative frenzy that could cause “havoc” when prices…

Ex-SEC counsel expects token classifications, custody guidance soon

blockworks.co This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Former SEC senior counsel Adrienne Gurley yesterday gave her take on how the SEC…

Crypto Giant Bitwise Files for Spot Dogecoin (DOGE) ETF With SEC

dailyhodl.com Crypto asset management giant Bitwise is hoping to launch a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Dogecoin (DOGE). Bitwise has filed an application with the U.S. Securities…

XRP blows away Bitcoin with 14% surge and explosion of interest on Google

dlnews.com XRP is leaving the rest of the crypto market in the dust. That includes Bitcoin. XRP surged 14% on Thursday as investors piled into the cryptocurrency associated with…

Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches New Staking Business for Ethereum, Solana

decrypt.co Top American crypto exchange Kraken has announced a new staking product for customers in the U.S.—nearly two years after regulators sued the company for offering a similar…

Ripple Vs SEC: Expert Clears About XRP Lawsuit Removal and Case Deadline Date

coingape.com Debates on Ripple vs SEC lawsuit pick up as the XRP community hopes the Trump administration to resolve it by April or May. Moreover, the rumors of XRP lawsuit removal from…

Gensler’s Exit Opens Door for XRP, Solana ETFs, But Litecoin May Lead the Way

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Questions remain amid crypto ETF frenzy

blockworks.co This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. I know it’s a Fed rate decision day, but let’s also take a moment to go over the…

Coinbase strengthens ties to Washington with Trump campaign manager, ex-senator on advisory board

cryptoslate.com Coinbase added four high-profile figures as its advisors, including former US Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Chris LaCivita, co-campaign manager for President Donald Trump’s…

CBOE Restarts US Solana ETF Race With Filings for 4 Asset Managers

cryptopotato.com The options and derivatives exchange CBOE has filed applications seeking the launch of Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for four leading asset managers in the United…

XRP Lawsuit News: Ripple CLO Says Case Will Be Withdrawn By SEC Under Atkins in 2025

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Crypto Nemesis Gary Gensler Returns to MIT for AI and Fintech Focus

beincrypto.com Gary Gensler, the former Chair of the US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), has returned to the MIT Sloan School of Management. He will be a Professor of Practice in…

Czech National Bank governor wants to invest in Bitcoin

coinjournal.net If the plan is approved, the CNB could hold up to five percent of its €140 billion reserves in Bitcoin Michl believes the Bitcoin trend will continue even without the Trump…

Become a Reality? Bitwise Files S-1 Document

financemagnates.com Bitwise, a crypto index fund manager, has filed an S-1 document with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF)…

XRP News Today: Trump Administration’s Crypto-Friendly Policies Boost XRP Market Sentiment

coinpedia.org The post XRP News Today: Trump Administration’s Crypto-Friendly Policies Boost XRP Market Sentiment appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Recent developments in U.S.…

Bitwise Files for Dogecoin ETF: What It Means for Investors & the Crypto Market

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Memecoin ETF proposals raise eyebrows in serious investment circles

cryptoslate.com The ETF Store president Nate Geraci believes that memecoins would take “questionable investments packaged into exchange-traded funds (ETFs)” to an entirely new level. In a…

Ripple exec ‘hopeful’ next SEC chair will withdraw enforcement case

cointelegraph.com The US Senate had not yet scheduled a hearing to consider Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Ripple vs. SEC: Here’s Why Speculation About an Imminent Settlement Is Rising

thecryptobasic.com The upcoming appearance of Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse on an X Space has sparked speculation of an imminent settlement of the SEC lawsuit. This rumor gained momentum after…

Scott Bessent becomes Treasury Secretary: What does it mean for U.S. crypto policy?

ambcrypto.com Ripple CEO and other crypto leaders praised Scott Bessent’s appointment as Treasury Secretary. • Key appointments highlighted the Trump administration’s commitment to…

US Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick Billionaire Scott Bessent As Treasury Secretary

99bitcoins.com The US Senate has officially confirmed Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager and Donald Trump’s nominee, as the next US Treasury Secretary. The 27 January 2025…

Ripple obtains Money Transmitter Licenses in New York and Texas

finbold.com Blockchain firm Ripple has announced the acquisition of Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in New York and Texas as the company seeks to expand its domestic footprint in the…

Acting US CFTC chair hints at roundtable to address digital assets market issues

coinjournal.net Acting US CFTC Chair Caroline Pham has said that the commission will host roundtables on several issues including digital assets. The acting chair aims for clear crypto…

Block 880923: Important News of the Week

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Wall Street Ready To Dive In: CEOs Respond To Trump’s Ambitious Crypto Initiatives

bitcoinist.com In a notable change of sentiment, Wall Street executives are expressing a newfound optimism toward the crypto industry just days into President Donald Trump’s second…

CoinShares Joins XRP ETF Race, Submits Filing With SEC

thecryptobasic.com Leading digital asset manager CoinShares applies with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). CoinShares…

Dogecoin eyes 3,000% spike if this historical pattern plays out

finbold.com is experiencing short-term weakness aligning with the broader market trend, but an analyst is projecting a 3,000% rally in the asset’s price. Based on historical price…

Crypto ETF issuers pile on filings in first week post-Gensler

dlnews.com The race to launch any and all cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds is on. Major issuers are pushing for altcoin ETFs featuring Litecoin, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin in…

US To Reign As Global Hub For Crypto And AI, President Trump Declares In Latest Address

bitcoinist.com In a landmark speech following his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump announced his administration’s ambitious plans to position the…

State of Crypto: Trump's Second First Week

coindesk.com Donald Trump is officially the 47th President of the United States, and the U.S. government is going in some different directions from the last administration. You’re…

Grayscale Filed For ETFs Tracking Cryptocurrencies like Litecoin, XRP! CoinShares Joins The List

coinpedia.org The post Grayscale Filed For ETFs Tracking Cryptocurrencies like Litecoin, XRP! CoinShares Joins The List appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A wave of excitement is…

XRP seen soaring on hopes new crypto-friendly SEC hands Ripple ‘huge win’

dlnews.com The new year bodes well for XRP. With a drawn-out court case between XRP’s parent company Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, analysts have become more…

From PEPETO’s Presale to BONK’s ETF: Why PEPETO Is The Best Memecoin to Buy In 2025

ambcrypto.com Memecoins have changed from simple internet jokes to significant assets in the crypto market. The year 2025 saw tokens like #PEPETO and BONK, Pepe, $Trump memecoin and…

Four Solana ETFs are about to hit their approval deadlines. Here’s what analysts say will happen

dlnews.com Solana bulls hope the Securities and Exchange Commission will green-light several Solana exchange-traded fund applications on January 25. However, there’s little chance that…

Ripple SEC Case: Ripple Reveals Brief Date, XRP Lawsuit Extends

coingape.com In the latest development in the Ripple vs SEC case, the crypto company has submitted a proposed schedule for filing its brief regarding cross-appeal. As a result, the…

Harry Jung Appointed to Guide CFTC’s Crypto and Digital Asset Strategy

cryptopotato.com In a leadership shakeup at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Acting Chair Caroline Pham appointed Harry Jung as Acting Chief of Staff on Wednesday. Jung, who…

Trump reaffirms commitment to make US the ‘world capital of crypto’ at Davos

cryptoslate.com President Donald Trump said in a Jan. 23 speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the US will become the world capital of crypto and AI. Trump said his…

Who will Trump pick as CFTC chair? Here are the six frontrunners

dlnews.com President-elect Donald Trump has another opportunity to please his crypto supporters by choosing an industry-friendly chair of a major regulator. He picked crypto-friendly…

XRP Lawsuit Update: US Appeal Court Reviews Ripple’s Push To End Case

coingape.com XRP Lawsuit: In the latest development in the In re Ripple Labs Inc Litigation, plaintiff has filed a notice regarding costs taxed in the appeals court. Ripple submitted the…