Crypto-Backed Candidates Exit Race; Trump Declares Opposition to CBDC, Vowing 'Never Allow'Two U.S. presidential candidates known for their crypto-friendly stances have officially withdrawn from the race.Barry Stidham | --
Alameda Research Ends Legal Battle with Grayscale as GBTC Witnesses OutflowsAlameda Research has withdrawn its lawsuit against Grayscale Investments, which was filed in March 2023.Craig Green | --
X Challenges Sen. Warren's Stance with Community Note on Crypto and Sanction Evasion ClaimsSocial media giant X, previously known as Twitter, has introduced a new feature that adds context to tweetsChristopher Smith | --
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 | --
US GAO Under Fire: Faces Critique for Lacking Analysis in Crypto Sanctions Evasion ReportCoinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, has expressed strong criticism towards a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)Cornell Rachel | --
Virginia's Bold Move: New Bill to Shield Rights in Digital Asset MiningThe Virginia Senate is currently reviewing a new bill aimed at regulating the mining and trading of digital assets,Martha Grizzard | --
FTX Battle: Bankman-Fried's Parents Seek Dismissal of Clawback LawsuitThe parents of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried are seeking the dismissal of FTX's lawsuit against themJerry McNeill | --
IRS Eases Up: New Crypto Tax Break for Transactions Over $10KThe U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as per an announcement on January 16, has delayed the enforcement of a rule requiring U.S.Sherry Cantwell | --
Cantor Fitzgerald's Bold Assertion: Tether's Reserves Fully Backed - 'The Money's There!At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard LutnickJames Dean | --
Blockchain Assoc. Director: Fake Bitcoin ETF Tweet Unlikely from SECA misleading tweet on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter,Barry Stidham | --
Microsoft CEO Defends OpenAI Alliance Amid UK, EU ProbesSatya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, sparked considerable interest with his remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 16Craig Green | --
CBDC-Ban Advocate Florida Governor Secures Second in Iowa CaucusRon DeSantis, the Governor of Florida and a contender in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, recently finishedChristopher Smith | --
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 | --
Coinbase Takes on SEC: Crypto Authority Dispute Heads to Federal CourtCoinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are set to meet in a New York court on January 17 at 10 a.m.Hallie Gill | --
2024 Crypto Trends: Rollups, Corporate Interest, and Bitcoin Solutions DominateCryptocurrency businesses are anticipating a more stable period following the extended crypto winter,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 | --
Bitcoin Greed Index Tanks to 'Neutral' Territory: ETFs Struggle to Lift PricesIn October 2023, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a tool for gauging market sentiment, shifted to "neutral" levels.Hallie Gill | --
BlackRock's Bold Play: Axes 'Boomer' Bitcoin ETF Ad Amid Marketing SurgeBlackRock's marketing strategy for its recently launched spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF)Jerry McNeill | --
Celsius' Strategic Move: Transfers $125M ETH as FTX and Alameda Execute Major Sell-OffCrypto lending platform Celsius has initiated the transfer of over $125 million worth of its ether on various cryptocurrency exchanges in the past week.Sherry Cantwell | --
Fed Rate Cuts: Potential Windfall for DeFi and Stablecoins EmergesIn its 2024 Digital Asset Outlook report, published on January 13James Dean | --