Ana Paula Pereira

SEC guidance on crypto staking sparks criticism from former officials and commissioners, who argue it conflicts with court rulings.

The Ethereum Foundation has rebranded its Protocol R&D team and laid off staff as part of a broader strategy to focus on L1 scaling, blobs, and UX improvements.

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander rejected Mayor Eric Adams’s proposal to issue a Bitcoin-backed “Bitbond,” citing financial risks.

Cantor Fitzgerald has provided Bitcoin-backed loans to FalconX and Maple Finance.

The US Department of Homeland Security’s El Dorado Task Force has reportedly opened an investigation into Anchorage Digital Bank.

An April 14 White House meeting between Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele focused on trade and immigration, with Bitcoin — once central to both leaders' agendas — absent from the conversation.

The SEC has announced a crypto task force dedicated to developing a framework for digital assets.

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial purchased over $100 million in crypto tokens within just a few hours on Jan. 20.

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Avalon Labs, Usual, Accountable and Thena.

Tokenization, AI-based IDs, and DeFi Bitcoin set the stage for 2025 as the crypto industry anticipates regulatory clarity.

Hyperliquid launched native staking on its mainnet on Dec. 30, allowing holders to receive rewards for securing the network. 

The crypto industry has reacted to the final regulations that classify several DeFi protocols as brokers, calling on the incoming Congress to reverse the new rules.

The IRS has issued final regulations deeming DeFi front-ends and brokers and requiring the report of digital asset transactions.

Nearly 16 years after its launch, Bitcoin cemented its place as a mainstream financial asset in 2024.

KULR Technology Group has announced the launch of its Bitcoin treasury with the acquisition of 217.18 BTC for approximately $21 million.

Six Bitcoin-tied mutual funds will launch in Israel on Dec. 31 after receiving approval from the Israel Securities Authority.

MicroStrategy is seeking shareholders approval to expand its Bitcoin 21/21 Plan in 2025.

Many mining stocks are on track to close the year in the red, despite Bitcoin's strong performance in 2024.

On Dec. 20, the Internal Revenue Service reiterated its position that rewards from staking activities do not constitute new property.

La Rosa Holdings will offer Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a payment option for its network of agents.