crypto industry

January 10, 2026

Michael Saylor meets with Senator Jim Justice to discuss digital assets

Microstrategy’s Michael Saylor met with West Virginia Governor Jim Justice to discuss digital assets, exploring Bitcoin’s role in economic growth, innovation policy, and the state’s long‑term financial strategy.

January 9, 2026

SEC Crypto Task Force to engage with early-stage crypto builders in Miami

The U.S. SEC’s new Crypto Task Force is set to engage early-stage crypto builders in Miami, aiming to boost compliance awareness and clarify regulatory expectations in one of the nation’s key Web3 hubs.

January 5, 2026

Ripple veteran David Schwartz officially transitions to CTO Emeritus role

Ripple veteran David Schwartz has officially transitioned to the role of CTO Emeritus, marking the end of his tenure as chief technologist while he continues to advise the company’s long-term blockchain strategy.

December 31, 2025

Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches

South Korean crypto exchange Korbit has been fined $1.9 million for breaching anti-money-laundering and customer verification rules, raising regulatory concerns over compliance standards in the country’s digital asset sector.

December 31, 2025

Trump Doubles Down on Crypto Leadership, Defends CZ Pardon on 60 …

Trump doubled down on his pledge to make the U.S. a crypto leader in a wide‑ranging “60 Minutes” interview, defending his pardon of Binance founder CZ as a blow for financial innovation despite mounting regulatory concerns.

December 29, 2025

Bitcoin mining in 2025: IREN claims the crown as Bitdeer’s stock trails the pack

Bitcoin mining dynamics shift in 2025 as IREN emerges as the sector’s new leader, surpassing rivals on scale and efficiency, while Bitdeer’s lagging stock performance raises investor concerns.

December 29, 2025

State of Crypto: Year in review

Crypto weathered volatility, regulatory crackdowns and ETF milestones this year, as Bitcoin’s renewed momentum and DeFi, NFT and stablecoin shifts reshaped the digital asset landscape.

December 29, 2025

Senate approves Trump’s pro-BTC picks to lead CFTC and FDIC

The Senate has approved Donald Trump’s pro-crypto nominees to lead the CFTC and FDIC, signaling a potential regulatory shift favoring digital assets and reassuring parts of the crypto industry.

December 29, 2025

Bitcoin-miner Bitmain Faces Federal Investigation

U.S. authorities have launched a federal probe into Bitcoin-miner Bitmain over potential national security concerns, examining its ownership, data practices, and reliance on Chinese technology.

December 29, 2025

Crypto Gaming Collapses as Funding Dries Up

Crypto gaming faced a brutal reckoning in 2025 as venture funding evaporated, token prices crashed, and once-hyped play-to-earn studios shuttered, marking a dramatic end to the sector’s speculative boom.