General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
On January 31, 2025, a partial U.S. government shutdown began over DHS funding disputes, potentially impacting financial markets including cryptocurrencies; Senate passed temporary funding resolution, House vote on February 2. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned UK-based exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for facilitating transactions linked to Iran’s IRGC, freezing their U.S. assets amid a crackdown on Iranian financial activities. #Breaking #Legal $USDT
The Bank of Ghana launches the National Virtual Assets Literacy Initiative to enhance cryptocurrency awareness following the VASP Act passage. #Update #Crypto
OFAC has sanctioned UK-based cryptocurrency exchanges @Zedcex and @Zedxion for processing funds linked to Iran’s IRGC, marking the first such action against crypto exchanges tied to Iran’s financial sector. #Breaking #Legal $USDT
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned UK crypto exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for ties to Iran, marking the first direct targeting of digital asset platforms under Iran sanctions. #Breaking #Legal $USDT
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports crypto in 401(k) plans with safeguards, addressing Senator Warren’s concerns. Collaboration with CFTC aims for clear crypto regulations. #Update #Crypto
The SEC and CFTC are set to establish regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency, focusing on tokenized securities and digital commodities, with a potential “innovation exemption” to expedite new market entries. #Update #Crypto
Hyperliquid ($HYPE) has surged 31% in a week, driven by structural upgrades and institutional interest, despite broader market downturn. #Update #Crypto $HYPE
Nomura Holdings tightens crypto risk management after European losses but remains committed to long-term crypto involvement. The firm acquired Macquarie Group’s asset management business for $1.8 billion. #Update #Crypto
Crypto sentiment platform Santiment highlights that the current “extreme negativity” on social media may indicate a bullish trend for the market. #Update #Crypto
AIOZ Pin, a distributed IPFS-based data layer, enables decentralized storage to keep Web3 files permanently online, enhancing data persistence and verifiability. #Update #Tech
The US government has seized over $400 million in assets linked to the Helix cryptocurrency mixer, including cryptocurrencies and real estate, following illicit darknet activities. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
U.S. government set to partially shut down at midnight as House is out of session, despite Senate passing funding package. Impact expected to be minimal for residents. #Update $USDC
Senate Agriculture Democrats aim to pass a crypto bill, but Republicans advanced a GOP-only draft, stalling bipartisan progress. Ethics provisions remain a key Democratic demand. #Update #Crypto
