U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned Arthur Hayes, the ex-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, along with his co-founders Samuel Reed and Benjamin Delo, senior employee Greg Dwyer, and the company's operating entity, HDR Global Trading. The White House confirmed the pardons on Friday, which were signed by Trump on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Trump pardons BitMEX co-founders
Trump champions crypto at Digital Asset Summit, vows to end “regulatory war” on industry
U.S. President Donald Trump made a virtual appearance at the Digital Asset Summit in Manhattan on Thursday, delivering a pre-taped speech that reinforced his pro-crypto stance while stopping short of announcing new policies. Speaking to a standing room-only crowd, Trump hailed cryptocurrency as a transformative force capable of driving unprecedented economic growth. … [Read more...] about Trump champions crypto at Digital Asset Summit, vows to end “regulatory war” on industry
Coinbase revives plans for tokenized securities amid shifting crypto regulations under Trump administration
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase is renewing its efforts to introduce tokenized securities to the U.S. market, capitalizing on what it perceives as a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the Trump administration. Coinbase Chief Financial Officer Alesia Haas expressed optimism during Morgan Stanley’s TMT Conference, citing … [Read more...] about Coinbase revives plans for tokenized securities amid shifting crypto regulations under Trump administration
Trump unveils U.S. crypto reserve, sending XRP, SOL, and ADA soaring
President Donald Trump announced the inclusion of XRP (Ripple), SOL (Solana), and ADA (Cardano) in a new U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, triggering a surge in their market value. The announcement, made on March 2, 2025, via social media, follows an executive order signed in January aimed at solidifying the country’s position as a leader in digital assets. … [Read more...] about Trump unveils U.S. crypto reserve, sending XRP, SOL, and ADA soaring
Swiss central bank rejects Bitcoin as reserve asset, citing volatility
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has no plans to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset, according to its president, Martin Schlegel. Speaking on March 1, 2025, Schlegel dismissed the idea of incorporating the world’s largest cryptocurrency into Switzerland’s official reserves, citing concerns over volatility and its lack of suitability (stability, liquidity, and security) as a monetary … [Read more...] about Swiss central bank rejects Bitcoin as reserve asset, citing volatility
Bybit falls victim to record-breaking $1.5 billion crypto heist: Lazarus Group suspected
In a devastating blow to the cryptocurrency industry, Bybit revealed on Friday that it had suffered a "sophisticated" attack resulting in the theft of over $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) from one of its cold wallets. This unprecedented breach surpasses all previous crypto heists in scale, dwarfing even the Ronin Network ($624 million), Poly Network ($611 million), and BNB … [Read more...] about Bybit falls victim to record-breaking $1.5 billion crypto heist: Lazarus Group suspected
Coinbase reports record Q4 earnings amid crypto bull run and pro-crypto political shift
In a testament to the burgeoning crypto market and favorable political winds, Coinbase (COIN) reported its strongest quarterly performance in years, with fourth-quarter revenue surging 138% year-over-year to $2.27 billion, far exceeding Wall Street expectations of $1.84 billion. The leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange also posted adjusted earnings of $1.3 billion, surpassing … [Read more...] about Coinbase reports record Q4 earnings amid crypto bull run and pro-crypto political shift
Trump administration floats bitcoin as part of U.S. sovereign wealth fund
The United States may soon place bitcoin at the center of its financial strategy, with President Donald Trump’s administration considering its inclusion in a potential sovereign wealth fund. Brian Sacks, Trump’s crypto advisor, recently unveiled this proposal, highlighting bitcoin’s potential as a strategic reserve asset to strengthen America’s financial leadership. … [Read more...] about Trump administration floats bitcoin as part of U.S. sovereign wealth fund