Crypto News

FBI Warns: Valentine’s Day to Bring a Surge in Crypto Fraud—Don’t Get Trapped

The FBI warns that scammers are exploiting Valentine’s Day to lure victims into fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, using fake identities and deceptive websites to steal funds. FBI Alert: Crypto Con Artists Are Using Valentine’s Day to Lure in Victims The FBI Philadelphia Field Office is warning the public about a rising trend in crypto-related scams, particularlySource link

Coinbase Quietly Becomes a Banking Giant—Now Bigger Than Most US Banks

Coinbase is transforming into a financial giant, rivaling banks and brokerages with $420 billion in assets. CEO Brian Armstrong envisions a future where crypto dominates financial services. Coinbase Surpasses Banks, Envisions a Unified Crypto-Powered Financial System Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., has quietly expanded its role in theSource link

Ripple: Congress Crypto Clarity Push Is ‘100% a Big Deal’—A Shift Like Never Before

Top U.S. lawmakers have pledged to pass crypto legislation, marking an unprecedented shift toward regulatory clarity. Ripple calls it “100% a big deal” amid industry optimism. Ripple Says ‘100% a Big Deal’—Congress Makes Historic Move for Crypto Clarity U.S. lawmakers are advancing efforts to establish clear regulations for the cryptocurrency industry, following directives from PresidentSource link

Franklin Templeton’s Crypto Index ETF Edges Closer to SEC Approval

Franklin Templeton’s crypto ETF is set to offer institutional investors regulated exposure to bitcoin and ether, pending SEC approval, with secure custody and no staking risks. Franklin Crypto Index ETF Awaits SEC Approval, Plans to Trade on Cboe BZX Exchange Franklin Templeton filed Amendment No. 2 to its Form S-1 Registration Statement with the U.S.Source link

New Stablecoin Aims to Bring Regulatory Compliance to Nigeria’s Digital Economy

A coalition of software firms recently launched Nigeria’s first compliant stablecoin, cNGN, which is now included in the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission incubation program. Stablecoin to Bring ‘Stability’ to Nigeria’s Digital Economy A coalition of software firms recently launched what has been described as Nigeria’s first “compliant” stablecoin, cNGN. The stablecoin, which is nowSource link