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.
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.
As 2025 unfolds, Ethereum cements its role as the institutional backbone of crypto, even as DeFi and community governance chip away at legacy finance’s ivory tower and reshape digital markets.
Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu says Trump-era tariffs, shifting U.S. policy and the rise of mature utility tokens mark a watershed moment – one that forces crypto to ditch the hype and start operating like a real industry
From Tether’s entrenched dominance to Trump-backed USD1’s political clout, 2025’s seven fastest-moving stablecoins are reshaping liquidity, regulation battles, and the future of digital dollars.
Compass Point cut its Coinbase price target ahead of an expected stocks and prediction market reveal, citing regulatory uncertainty and trading volume risks despite growing interest in digital asset platforms.
Chinese nationals gain new access to USD stablecoins in Hong Kong under a closely watched trial, marking a key test for digital dollar demand, cross-border flows, and Beijing’s evolving stance on crypto.
Coinbase and Standard Chartered are expanding crypto prime services for institutional clients, aiming to boost liquidity, enhance custody options and streamline large-scale digital asset trading.
SGX Derivatives launches institutional-grade crypto perpetual futures, marking a major step in bridging traditional finance with digital assets and boosting regulated access for professional investors.
BitGo has secured conditional approval from the U.S. OCC to become a national crypto trust bank, marking a major step in integrating digital asset custody with the traditional banking system.