Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced partnerships with 145 U.S. and 29 global government entities for crypto custody and trading services. The growing interest stems from the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, driving adoption worldwide.

The SEC is close to settling its legal battle with Ripple, signaling potential shifts in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation. Negotiations are near resolution, with Ripple seeking a favorable outcome after facing a $125 million fine. This development may influence future regulatory approaches in the digital asset sector.

Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. has partnered with BitGo for institutional-grade custody services, enhancing security and compliance for its digital asset offerings. This collaboration strengthens MFH's ability to attract institutional clients by leveraging BitGo's trusted infrastructure.

Ripple is nearing a SEC settlement after a four-year lawsuit. Negotiations aim for favorable terms, potentially boosting XRP's value and setting a regulatory precedent.

DOGE, led by Musk and Trump, receives $40M despite promoting budget cuts, sparking transparency and legal challenges.

The Dutch regulator fined BUX €1.6M for using finfluencers to attract customers, citing violations of industry regulations prioritizing consumer interests. BUX has since ceased its referral fee practices after being acquired by ABN Amro.

The SEC has acknowledged Grayscale’s filing for an HBAR Trust ETF on Nasdaq, signaling increased institutional interest in crypto-based investment vehicles.

Gemini has introduced USD payment rails for European institutional customers via a collaboration with Bank Frick. The service is rolling out across the UK, Switzerland, and additional regions, offering fee-free deposits and withdrawals initially.

Coinbase has secured regulatory approval in India to resume crypto operations after a year-long hiatus, with plans for a retail launch in late 2025. The move follows India’s evolving regulations for virtual digital assets and comes as other major exchanges like Binance also comply with local rules.

Coinbase has secured FIU-IND approval to enter India’s crypto market in 2025, planning to launch retail services later that year. The company joins established players like Binance and CoinDCX as India revisits its crypto policies amid growing interest from young users. Coinbase previously suspended operations in 2022 due to regulatory challenges but remains committed to compliance and expansion in the evolving market.

XRP's price rose 4% to $2.20 after Franklin Templeton filed for an ETF with the SEC, signaling institutional interest. Analysts predict potential growth to $3.35 if XRP breaks its descending channel pattern.

Coinbase is relaunching in India after halting operations a year ago due to regulatory challenges. Having registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit, the crypto exchange's return has sparked mixed reactions, with some users skeptical about potential scams despite official approval.

BlackRock may file an XRP ETF as the SEC delays approvals for others. Franklin Templeton has already submitted an application, with Coinbase as custodian. XRP prices rise amid growing interest in crypto ETFs.

Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in Coinbase Global by 10.9% during the 4th quarter, holding $17.86 million worth of shares. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions, reflecting ongoing interest in the cryptocurrency exchange.

Hackers use copyright claims on YouTube to blackmail influencers into spreading SilentCryptoMiner malware, a crypto-mining Trojan targeting viewers.

Coinbase has received approval to resume crypto trading in India after exiting in 2023 due to regulatory challenges. The company plans to relaunch its services later this year, highlighting India's vibrant developer ecosystem and entrepreneurial spirit as key factors for re-entering the market.