North Dakota proposes to limit cryptocurrency ATM transactions to $1,000 per day, along with fees and warnings, after residents lost $6.5 million due to fraud in 2023.

In response to the rising incidence of cryptocurrency scams through ATMs, North Dakota is considering tighter controls to protect its residents. According to Bill 1447, presented to the legislature on January 15, the state proposes to limit transactions through cryptocurrency ATMs to $1,000 per day, with a maximum transaction fee of $5 or 3% of the transaction value, whichever is higher. Additionally, ATMs will be required to display warnings about the risk of fraud and guide users to contact authorities if they suspect they are being scammed.

Democratic Congressman calls for an investigation into President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency projects, particularly the World Liberty Financial (WLF) platform, over concerns of conflicts of interest.

Democratic Congressman Gerald Connolly has officially requested the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to investigate cryptocurrency projects related to President Donald Trump, particularly the World Liberty Financial (WLF) platform, due to concerns over conflicts of interest and ethical violations.

UAE-based CLS Global fined nearly half a million dollars for manipulating cryptocurrency markets through fake FBI tokens.

A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based cryptocurrency financial services company has pleaded guilty to facilitating market manipulation involving a token created by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), marking a turning point in the fight against financial crime in the cryptocurrency sector.

After more than a decade in prison for charges related to the Silk Road black market, Ross Ulbricht has been fully pardoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

On January 21, former President Donald Trump announced a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the online black market Silk Road. Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison in 2015 for his role in operating Silk Road, a platform that used Bitcoin as a payment method.

Mark Uyeda has been appointed as Acting Chairman of the SEC, replacing Gary Gensler, amid a new administration that has yet to announce clear policies on cryptocurrency.

On January 20, the White House announced the appointment of Mark Uyeda, Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as Acting Chairman, replacing Gary Gensler. On the same day, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) also witnessed a leadership change when Caroline Pham took over the position of Acting Chairman from Rostin Behnam. These personnel changes come amid the cryptocurrency industry awaiting clear policy guidance from the new administration.

Caroline Pham temporarily leads the CFTC while awaiting the official nomination from President Trump.

On January 20, Commissioner Caroline Pham officially became the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), replacing Mr. Rostin Behnam, who resigned on the same day President Donald Trump took office. This transfer of power occurs as the cryptocurrency industry awaits clearer signals regarding regulatory policy from the new administration.

Donald Trump's TRUMP token has dropped 38% in value after his wife, Melania Trump, unexpectedly launched her own memecoin called MELANIA, attracting $6.14 billion in capitalization in just the first two hours.

On January 19, Melania Trump made waves in the cryptocurrency market when she launched the MELANIA token, right after the TRUMP token reached its peak valuation of $15 billion. This event created a new fever in the memecoin world, but at the same time put great pressure on the value of the TRUMP token.

The memecoin TRUMP has recorded an impressive growth of 130% in just 24 hours, with a forecast to reach a market capitalization of 100 billion USD by January 20, according to Arthur Hayes.

The surprising emergence of the memecoin TRUMP, directly linked to the image of President Donald Trump, has stirred up the cryptocurrency market in recent days. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of the BitMEX exchange, predicts that the value of TRUMP could hit 100 USD on January 20, the day Trump is expected to be inaugurated for a second term.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed severe penalties on Digital Currency Group (DCG) and former Genesis CEO Michael Moro, related to allegations of concealing financial information following the collapse of the Three Arrows Capital (3AC) fund.

The decision announced on January 17 stated that DCG must pay a fine of 38 million USD and face an operating ban for violating securities regulations. The SEC's investigation revealed that DCG systematically concealed the precarious financial condition of Genesis after 3AC defaulted on a 2.4 billion USD loan in mid-2022, resulting in losses exceeding 1 billion USD.

The SEC accused Nova Labs of selling mining devices and a data exchange program for cryptocurrency as unregistered securities, just days before Chairman Gensler left office.

On January 17, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Nova Labs, the company behind the Helium network, alleging the offering of unregistered securities.

The lawsuit comes just days before SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, a prominent figure known for his tough stance on cryptocurrency, ends his term on January 20. This move continues the legal actions taken by the SEC against cryptocurrency companies during Mr. Gensler's tenure.

Crypto.com, a cryptocurrency exchange with over 100 million users, becomes the first global exchange to receive preliminary approval to operate in the EU under the MiCA regulatory framework.

Crypto.com announced on January 17 that it has received preliminary approval for its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from an undisclosed regulator in the European Union (EU). This is a significant step, marking the exchange as the first global entity to achieve this milestone, affirming its leading position in adapting to the EU's new regulatory framework.

President-elect Donald Trump may sign an executive order prioritizing cryptocurrency, directing industry cooperation and potentially forming a Bitcoin reserve fund.

According to Bloomberg, President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order making cryptocurrency a national strategic priority immediately after taking office on January 20. This move is seen as a breakthrough in the U.S. digital asset management policy.

South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, is facing the risk of being suspended from registering new users after being accused by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of serious violations of customer identity verification (KYC) regulations.

On January 16, the FSC announced that Upbit may have to temporarily stop accepting new users for six months if it does not respond to the allegations by January 20. If the exchange does not provide a suitable explanation or corrective measures, the suspension order will officially take effect from January 21.

CryptoQuant's survey shows that over 60% of cryptocurrency investors are aged 25-44, mostly hold a college degree, and prefer the Binance exchange.

A recent survey conducted by on-chain analysis company CryptoQuant painted a comprehensive picture of the global cryptocurrency investor community. The report 'Crypto Survey 2024: Behavior and Exchange Usage', published on January 15, reveals that the majority of cryptocurrency investors are young, highly educated individuals who prefer spot trading on the Binance exchange.

The U.S. government proposes to return 94,643 BTC worth 11.8 billion USD to Bitfinex that was stolen in 2016, after the Lichtensteins were convicted.

The 2016 hack of the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, one of the largest thefts in the history of cryptocurrency, is entering a new chapter with a legal proposal from the U.S. government regarding the reimbursement of the stolen Bitcoin to the exchange itself. This is a significant development after the two main suspects in the case have been arrested and convicted.

South Korea has first applied the new law, prosecuting a suspect for manipulating cryptocurrency prices and earning hundreds of millions of won in just one month through the 'pump and dump' method.

South Korea is intensifying efforts to control the cryptocurrency market, as evidenced by the first application of the Virtual Asset User Protection Law to prosecute price manipulation. The case was announced by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) on January 16, marking an important step in protecting investors in this nascent digital asset market.

BitMEX, the cryptocurrency exchange, was fined $100 million and given two years of probation for violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws. The case concludes a four-year investigation.

On January 15, Judge John Koeltl of the Southern District of New York sentenced HDR Global Trading Limited, the parent company of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, to two years of unsupervised probation and a $100 million fine.

The ruling was issued after BitMEX pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for failing to implement a 'meaningful' Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program. This event marked the end of a four-year investigation by the U.S. government into BitMEX and its leaders regarding allegations related to money laundering activities.

Arkansas proposes banning cryptocurrency mining within a 30-mile radius of military bases, sparking controversy over national security and environmental impact.

A bill in Arkansas is causing a stir in the cryptocurrency industry as it proposes to ban cryptocurrency mining activities within a 30-mile radius (equivalent to 48 km) of military bases statewide.

Senate Bill 60 (SB 60), introduced by Senator Ricky Hill and House Speaker Brian Evans on January 15, amends the Arkansas Data Center Act of 2023 to prevent cryptocurrency mining facilities from operating near military facilities, including bases, camps, hospitals, clinics, and armories. A saving clause allows facilities that have completed construction and are operational before December 31 to continue operating.

Thailand is gradually building a balance between promoting innovation in the cryptocurrency sector and protecting investors' interests, with notable moves such as considering domestic Bitcoin ETFs and banning the operation of the Polymarket prediction platform.

Thailand is actively working to shape the cryptocurrency market by combining incentives and controls. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering approving a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (Bitcoin ETF), thereby allowing direct trading on domestic exchanges.

Oklahoma has just joined the group of pioneering states in the U.S. proposing to establish a Bitcoin reserve fund.

Bill 1203, proposed by Representative Cody Maynard, aims to create a Bitcoin fund valued at up to $850 million. Under this bill, the Oklahoma State Treasurer will be allowed to allocate up to 10% of capital from the main reserve funds into Bitcoin and approved stablecoins. This is an effort to diversify the state's reserve assets while leveraging the growth potential of the cryptocurrency market.