HAQQ co-founder says Indonesia could be the largest crypto hub in Asia
In an exclusive interview with crypto.news, Mohammed AlKaff AlHashmi, talks about Indonesia’s potential as a crypto hub after receiving regulatory approval for the HAQQ’s native token from the country’s FSA. Indonesia is currently ranked as the third-highest country in terms of crypto adoption, according to Chainalysis. Less than 8% of the population is said to […]
Sonic founder claims SEC bullying forced him to leave crypto
Andre Cronje, the founder of Sonic, wrote that pressure from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission led to his abrupt departure from the cryptocurrency industry in 2022. In a new blog post, Cronje detailed a years-long struggle with the regulator that ultimately forced him to step away from public engagement with decentralized finance. Cronje, […]
Crypto hacks jump ninefold in January: Immunefi
Crypto hacks surged in January 2025, with total losses reaching $73.9 million across 19 incidents, according to a report by Immunefi. The figure marks a ninefold increase from December but a 44.6% decline compared to January 2024, when hackers stole $133.4 million, according to the report. Singapore-based exchange Phemex accounted for the bulk of the […]
Kraken re-instates crypto staking after $30m SEC settlement
After the Securities and Exchange Commission ordered Kraken to close its United States staking platform in 2023, the exchange has reopened cryptocurrency staking for specific tokens in select states. Kraken has re-introduced cryptocurrency staking services for customers in 39 eligible states, nearly two years after settling a case with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In […]
Crypto super-PAC Fairshake has $116m as it targets 2026 midterms
Fairshake, the cryptocurrency-focused super political action committee that played a key role in electing pro-crypto candidates in the last United States election, has more than $116 million set aside for the 2026 midterms. After making a significant impact during the 2024 election, the crypto-backed committee has touted its substantial war chest as it prepares for […]
Here’s why DeepSeek crashed your Bitcoin and crypto
DeepSeek may have “nothing to do” with crypto, but its sudden entrance on the scene affected crypto prices. Source link
Stablecoin future uncertain as crypto community divided over regulatory hurdles
The crypto community is split on stablecoins’ future, with some expecting growth and others worried about regulatory hurdles in 2025. Stablecoins are everywhere. Wealthy businesses and VCs see them as a silver bullet for companies struggling with outdated payment systems. In countries with high inflation, like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, ordinary users are increasingly turning […]
Grayscale launches Bitcoin miner ETF, offering new exposure to crypto
Grayscale Investments has introduced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (ticker: MNRS), a new exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies. The fund, which tracks the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index, is designed for investors looking to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry without directly investing in the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin miners play […]
Jakarta police nab 20 in crypto scam targeting women on Tinder and Bumble
Police in Jakarta have dismantled a crypto romance scam syndicate that targeted victims on dating apps and duped them using a fake crypto trading platform. The Metro Gambir Police in Central Jakarta have arrested 20 suspects in connection with an elaborate crypto romance scam that targeted middle-class women, mostly professionals such as lawyers and doctors […]
Tether, TRON, TRM Labs freeze $26m in crypto linked to criminal network across Europe
Spain’s Guardia Civil, in collaboration with Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs, froze $26.4 million in crypto linked to a European criminal network. Spanish authorities and the T3 Financial Crime Unit blocked $26.4 million in crypto tied to a money laundering network operating across Europe. According to a Jan. 29 press release, T3 FCU — a […]
