The Latest Breaking News from Crypto

US government reveals new cybercrime unit targeting AI fraud, crypto and other scams

The SEC wants to tackle cyberthreats which use new and emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning.

TechRadar · Feb 21, 2025

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Shares Common Enemies With Trump, Slams Biden For 'Political Censorship'

In his first prison interview, Sam Bankman-Fried said his conviction was among the cases of "prosecutorial overreach" as implemented by the Biden administration.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025

7 Planets Will Align Soon – It Could Spell Trouble For Bitcoin, Astrologers Say

Seven planets will align Friday next week, and while it will undoubtedly be a mesmerizing sight for stargazers, it may not be the best period for Bitcoin, the world's unchallenged crypto king.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025

Figure gains SEC approval for first interest-bearing stablecoin launch

It’s the first time the regulator has approved the registration of an interest-bearing stablecoin as a public security.

Fortune · Feb 20, 2025

Binance Faces $81.5 Billion Lawsuit In Nigeria Over Alleged Economic Harm: Report

Nigeria wants Binance to pay a total of $81.5 billion in economic damages and unpaid taxes, as per a new report. The lawsuit comes as the crypto exchange giant grapples with earlier legal complaints, including accusations of money laundering and tax evasion.

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025

Trump Says He Pumped Bitcoin To New Highs, Hails Growth In 'Crypto City' Miami

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it's thanks to him that Bitcoin hit new all-time highs, but also made a special mention about Miami, which he said was "the center of the action" in crypto growth.

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025

$XRP Surges After US President Posts Article About 'Trump Effect' On Ripple

$XRP was up over 7% in the day after U.S. President Donald Trump posted an article on Truth Social that some $XRP Army members deemed was an "endorsement" of Ripple and the $XRP token.

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025

Defunct crypto exchange FTX begins to repay customers—but they'll only get back a fraction of their crypto holdings

Affected customers with claims of less than $50,000 can access their funds through Kraken or BitGo.

Fortune · Feb 19, 2025

Binance.US is mounting an American comeback and vows to woo back customers

The American arm of Binance will now allow customers to use USD to trade crypto.

Fortune · Feb 19, 2025

$XRP ETFs Can Deliver $800M In Week 1 Positive Flows If Approved

The SEC has acknowledged some $XRP ETF filings, driving hopes for what was once a true challenger to Bitcoin and Ethereum – but the question is, will they get approved for trading?

International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025