The U.S. Senate accepted Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Bessent, a pro-crypto billionaire hedge fund manager, as the new Treasury Secretary. Bessent had been quite vocal about his positive outlook on the crypto economy, publicly saying that crypto represents freedom and that it is “here to stay.” Interestingly, Scott Bessent’s appointment has a
Hong Kong’s Crypto Licensing Drive Continues into 2025: SFC Grants New Approvals
Key Takeaways: Hong Kong SFC released this year’s first crypto licenses by going on with its strict regulatory activities. The licensing procedure in Hong Kong is considered very demanding and it is done based on the safety of the investors and the anti-money laundering policies. Hong Kong’s development as a crypto hub has lagged behind […]
Freedx Secures USD 50 Million in Funding to Transform the Crypto Trading Experience
Dubai, UAE, 29th January 2025, Chainwire The post Freedx Secures USD 50 Million in Funding to Transform the Crypto Trading Experience appeared first on Crypto-News.net.
Coinbase Strengthens Advisory Board with Political and Financial Experts
Coinbase, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange, has made some significant changes to its Advisory Council by appointing four prominent…
Venga Submits Pre-Application for MiCA License to Ensure Compliant Access to Crypto-Assets
Barcelona, Spain, 29th January 2025, Chainwire The post Venga Submits Pre-Application for MiCA License to Ensure Compliant Access to Crypto-Assets appeared first on Crypto-News.net.
Can Solana Overtake Ethereum’s Market Cap while JetBolt’s Surge Continues
Solana (SOL) soared to $120.6 billion in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume as of January 21st, showcasing a remarkable 323.3% increase within the previous week. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) experienced a 47.58% uptick in its weekly DEX trading volume, rising to $24.7 billion according to data from DeFiLlama. Often dubbed as the “Ethereum Kil
UK Could Sell $6.27 Billion in Seized Bitcoin to Settle Debts, According to Accounting Firm
Germany’s 2024 decision to liquidate its 50,000 Bitcoin holdings may serve as a cautionary tale for the UK as giants like the US are considering building Bitcoin reserves. The UK’s potential BTC selloff may push it further behind in adopting cryptocurrency as an economic asset. Accounting giant RSM recently noted that the United Kingdom could [&hel
Floki Launches Massive Marketing Campaign with CoinGecko to Promote Floki Trading Bot
Miami, Florida, 29th January 2025, Chainwire The post Floki Launches Massive Marketing Campaign with CoinGecko to Promote Floki Trading Bot appeared first on Crypto-News.net.
Crypto Concerns: Senator Warren Targets Trump’s Commerce Nominee Howard Lutnick
Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s pick for Commerce Secretary, due to his company’s ties to Tether USDT.
LayerAI Becomes the First Crypto Asset to Integrate DeepSeek on the Blockchain
Mahe, Seychelles, 29th January 2025, Chainwire The post LayerAI Becomes the First Crypto Asset to Integrate DeepSeek on the Blockchain appeared first on Crypto-News.net.