Genesis Settles with SEC for $21M Over Gemini Earn ProgramGenesis Global Holdco, along with its affiliates, announced a $21 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Craig Green | --
18 Senators Rally Behind Crypto: Coinbase-Led Lobby Group Gains MomentumAccording to data from Stand with Crypto, Coinbase’s nonprofit advocacy group, at least 18 U.S.Barry Stidham | --
BlackRock and Fidelity Bitcoin ETFs Soar: Join the Top 10 in January Inflows Rally!Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from BlackRock and Fidelity saw substantial flowsCornell Rachel | --
Binance Halts $4.2M XRP Stolen from Ripple Co-founder's Wallet: Unraveling the Crypto HeistBinance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly frozen $4.2 million worth of XRPJames Dean | --
Spanish Tax Authority Cracks Down: Crypto Seized to Settle DebtsSpain's Finance Ministry, led by María Jesús Montero, is reportedly pushing for legislative reformsCraig Green | --
Terraform Labs' Bold Strategy: Claims Bankruptcy Will Strengthen Appeal Against SEC SuitTerraform Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing its intention to appeal a lawsuit brought against the company by the U.SHallie Gill | --
Meta's Tax Break Triumph: Secures 35-Year Exemption for $800M Data Center in IndianaMeta and the state of Indiana have announced an agreement for the construction of Meta's new data center,Jerry McNeill | --
Core Scientific's Mining Marvel: Yields $812M Worth of Bitcoin in 2023In 2023, Core Scientific achieved the status of the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency mining company in North America by mining 19,274 BitcoinsCraig Green | --
Circle's Bold Move: USDC Token Goes Native on Celo Blockchain, Paving the Way for Gas PaymentsThe Celo Foundation has revealed plans to launch USDC natively on the Celo blockchain.Hallie Gill | --
Block's Strategic Shift: Jack Dorsey Announces Layoffs, Emphasizing 'Leaner' OperationsBlock Inc., the financial payments processing company co-founded by Twitter's Jack Dorsey,Jerry McNeill | --
Coinbase on the Cusp: 70% Odds for Total Dismissal in High-Stakes SEC LawsuitElliott Stein, a senior litigation analyst at Bloomberg, expressed confidence in Coinbase's chances of winning its lawsuit against the U.S. SecuritiesJames Dean | --
Divine Deception: Online Pastor Charged in 'Worthless' Crypto Scam Claims Divine InspirationEli Regalado, an online pastor in Colorado facing fraud charges for selling what authorities deem a "worthless"Craig Green | --
Do Kwon's Terraform Labs Takes Drastic Step, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ProtectionTerraform Labs, the company founded by Do Kwon, the creator of the now-defunct TerraUSD (UST) stablecoinChristopher Smith | --
Microsoft Soars: Surpasses $3 Trillion Valuation as AI Investments FlourishOn January 24, Microsoft briefly achieved a global valuation of $3 trillion, marking it as the second company in history to reach this milestone.Sherry Cantwell | --
BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF Surpasses $2B Market Cap MilestoneJust two weeks after its debut on Nasdaq, BlackRock's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has reached $2 billion in assets under management (AUM)Craig Green | --
Nexo Strikes Back: Demands $3 Billion in Damages from Bulgaria After Investigation DroppedCryptocurrency lending platform Nexo is seeking a substantial $3 billion in compensation from the Bulgarian government following a failed criminal investigation.Jerry McNeill | --
Bitcoin's Rollercoaster: GBTC Speculation Triggers Dive Below $39KThe Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is experiencing a significant outflow of investors,Barry Stidham | --
Global Action: US, UK, and Australia Intensify Sanctions Against Crypto Facilitators Linked to HamasThe U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced a new set of sanctions targeting cryptocurrencyCornell Rachel | --
Gemini's French Triumph: Approval Secured, Launch Set within Weeks!Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has recently been authorized to function as a digital asset service provider (DASP) in France.Martha Grizzard | --
Bitcoin Halving Heroes: Riot, TeraWulf, and CleanSpark Lead the Mining ChargeBitcoin mining firms Riot, TeraWulf, and CleanSpark are identified as the most capable in the industry to manageWayne Ingram | --
