21 | Latest Cryptocurrency News, Bitcoin & Crypto Updates 2025

How Indonesia’s Election Outcome Will Impact Crypto

Indonesia, a trillion-dollar economy, is impossible to ignore. The country held its election on Wednesday with defence minister Prabowo Subianto and ex-governors Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo all competing to become the next president. In December, Indonesia’s Mayor Gibran Rakabuming...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

CEO of Bank Involved In Pig Butchering Scheme Charged With Embezzling $47 Million

In a startling breach of trust, the CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank is facing charges for orchestrating an embezzlement of $47 million. The high-profile case came to light following revelations that the bank played a central role in a sophisticated 'pig butchering' scheme, according to a...

, by Julia Smith

Coinbase-Backed Crypto PAC Launches Advertising Campaign Against California’s Senate Candidate Katie Porter

A new super PAC backed by major cryptocurrency players, including Coinbase, has launched a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign aimed at crushing Representative Katie Porter, a Democrat running in the California Senate primary. The super PAC, Fairshake, along with its affiliated groups...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Blockchain Association Warns Warren’s Anti-Crypto Legislation Threatens US Jobs and Strategic Advantage

The Blockchain Association has sent a second letter to the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee expressing concerns over a bill sponsored by Senator Elizabeth Warren. The legislation, titled the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023 (DAAMLA), has garnered...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Australian Court Dismisses Allegations Against Block Earner’s DeFi “Access” Service

An Australian court has dismissed allegations relating to Block Earner's DeFi "Access" service in a legal case brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Justice Ian McNeil Jackman, who presided over the case, has delivered a split decision regarding the...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Treasury’s Yellen: More Power Needed to Counter Crypto Use by Terrorist Groups

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has expressed the need for increased authority within the Treasury Department to address the alleged utilization of crypto by terrorist groups. Senator Sherrod Brown, known for his role in shaping crypto legislation, questioned Yellen about the necessary...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Kraken Obtains VASP Registration From Dutch Central Bank

Crypto exchange Kraken was granted a virtual asset service provider (VASP) registration from the Dutch Central Bank today. Kraken announced the acquisition of its fourth European VASP license, which will make its services available to customers in the Netherlands. Kraken will now be able...

, by Brian Yue

Illicit Virtual Asset Use On The Rise, U.S. Treasury Report Reveals

The U.S. Treasury Department is seeing an increase in illicit crypto use, according to a Thursday report. The department’s 2024 National Risk Assessments on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing report highlights that virtual assets are increasingly used by...

, by Julia Smith

European Markets Org Praises Bank of England On UK Stablecoin Rules

Today, the Bank of England extended the deadline for citizens to provide feedback on its proposed regulatory regime for UK stablecoins from February 6 to February 12. The central bank’s discussion paper focused on rules for sterling-denominated stablecoins, which it believes are the most...

, by Andrew Throuvalas

South Korea Imposes Stricter Punishments For Crypto Trading Offenses

South Korea’s financial regulators have slated July 19 for the implementation of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act and the Virtual Asset Industry Supervision Regulations. According to local media outlets, The Financial Service Commission (FSC) disclosed on Feb 7 the date for both regulations...

, by David Pokima

US Treasury Secretary Yellen Highlights Crypto Risks, Urges Legislation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, leading the Financial Stability Oversight Council, addressed lawmakers about the risks cryptocurrencies pose to the U.S. financial system and called for regulations. During the presentation to the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen detailed concerns...

, by Hongji Feng

Lawmaker: Lack of Russian Crypto Regulations ‘Undermines Moscow’s Anti-Sanctions Policies’

A leading politician thinks insufficient Russian crypto regulation is “undermining the government’s efforts to counter” Western economic sanctions. The media outlet RBC quoted Andrei Lugovoy, the First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma’s Committee on Security and...

, by Tim Alper

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission Proposes Regulatory Approval Requirement for Crypto Executives

South Korea's financial regulator has put forward new amendments that would require regulatory approval for new executives joining cryptocurrency companies. In an official announcement, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) said it aims to address the existing pain points in the current...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

SEC to Withdraw Case Against Crypto Startup DEBT Box Following Admission of Inaccuracy

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to withdraw its lawsuit against crypto startup DEBT Box after admitting to making inaccurate statements in court. The agency filed a lawsuit against Digital Licensing Inc., operating as DEBT Box, in July last year. However, it has now...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

BitPanda to Cease Operations in Netherlands Following New EU Regulations

Dutch users of the crypto exchange Bitpanda will no longer be able to utilize the platform, a January 26 company email has revealed. Bitpanda’s “mission to cooperate and comply with the latest regulatory landscape” “Bitpanda is committed to its mission to cooperate and...

, by Julia Smith

London Trial Sheds Light on Alleged Bitcoin Laundering in £5 Billion Fraud Case

In a trial unfolding at London's Southwark Crown Court, prosecutors have revealed details of an alleged Bitcoin (BTC) laundering scheme connected to a £5 billion ($6.3 billion) fraud case originating from China. The trial centers around Wen Jian, a woman accused of converting Bitcoin into...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

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