January 2025 - Crypto News And Market Updates

Judge Sentences Forcount Promoter to 30 Months Behind Bars

January 27, 2025 Gonzalo

Forcount promoter Antonia Perez Hernandez sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, defrauding investors of $8.4M.

Illustration depicting a sharp Bitcoin price drop with liquidation markers, representing $117 million in leveraged position liquidations.

Nearly $1B Liquidated as Crypto Suffers Amid DeepSeek AI

January 27, 2025 Gonzalo

Crypto markets crash with nearly $1B liquidated, Bitcoin below $98K, and Ethereum sinking. DeepSeek AI news sparks risk asset sell-off.

Illustration representing the European Parliament passing MiCA crypto regulation, featuring EU symbols and digital asset oversight themes.

Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

January 27, 2025 Gonzalo

Bitpanda earns MiCA licence, streamlining EU crypto operations. The unified regulatory framework boosts investor protection and market growth potential.

Illustration showing traditional banks and crypto networks merging into a unified digital asset ecosystem

Oversight Committee Republicans Launch Debanking Investigation

January 26, 2025 Gonzalo

House Republicans launch a probe into crypto debanking claims, as Democrats call for an investigation into Trump’s memecoin and potential conflicts.

Cathie Wood Credits Crypto Deregulation for ‘Unleashing Animal Spirits’

January 25, 2025 Gonzalo

Cathie Wood credits crypto deregulation under Trump for sparking market optimism. ARK Invest eyes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for growth.

Ledger hardware wallet illustration with digital assets, representing secure crypto storage and self-custody solutions.

Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Had His Hand Mutilated in Ransom Plot

January 25, 2025 Gonzalo

David Balland, ex-Ledger co-founder, was kidnapped in France. A 48-hour ordeal ended with his rescue, leaving him injured. Police arrested 10 suspects.

Illustration showing major investors backing a Bitcoin mining venture linked to the Trump family.

a16z to Close London Office to Refocus on U.S. Crypto Market

January 24, 2025 Gonzalo

Andreessen Horowitz shuts London office, pivoting to U.S. crypto market growth amid Trump’s executive order and renewed SEC clarity efforts.

Canadian Government Warns of Crypto’s Role in Illicit Opioid Trade

January 24, 2025 Gonzalo

Canada raises alarms over crypto use in opioid trade, citing darknet platforms and laundering tactics. FINTRAC’s Project Guardian combats illicit financing.

Europe Sees Fastest Growth in Extremist Crypto Donations, Chainalysis Warns

January 24, 2025 Gonzalo

Europe sees fastest growth in extremist crypto donations, Chainalysis warns. Funding linked to hate groups rises amid global inflows exceeding $20M.

Trump Champions US Leadership in Crypto at Davos, Lummis Leads Senate Digital Assets Panel

January 23, 2025 Gonzalo

Trump backs US crypto leadership at Davos as Lummis chairs a new Senate panel focused on digital assets and bipartisan crypto legislation. (149 characters)