NYSE Arca, a division of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Group, has submitted a filing to list a spot Cardano (ADA) exchange-traded fund (ETF) on behalf of crypto asset manager Grayscale. This marks the first effort to introduce ADA into the U.S. spot ETF market.

Blockchain platform TRON facilitated the majority of illicit crypto transactions in 2024, including transfers linked to sanctioned entities, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs.The analytics firm released its 2025 crypto crime report on February 10, revealing a 24% year-over-year decline in illicit cryptocurrency transactions, totaling $44.7 billion in 2024.

Crypto exchange Deribit has confirmed its departure from the European market, citing European Union (EU) sanctions, and has suspended services in Russia. Russian nationals are prohibited from using the crypto exchange's services, except in cases where they hold dual nationality with a European Economic Area (EEA) member country or Switzerland or have permanent residency in those regions. However, all Russian firms are banned.

Texas Representative Al Green has condemned President Donald Trump for promoting a "deregulatory pro-crypto agenda" amid launching a controversial meme coin, calling for his impeachment. 

During a February 6 hearing of the House Financial Services Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Rep. Green questioned the narrative put forth by Republican leaders, who claimed the prior administration had targeted cryptocurrency through U.S. regulatory actions.

Asset management firm Franklin Templeton has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a multi-asset crypto exchange traded-fund (ETF), reinforcing its push into digital assets. The move follows a surge in ETF applications after President Trump’s inauguration, as firms anticipate a more favorable regulatory landscape.

Asia-Pacific retail Bitcoin trading has emerged as the frontrunner, surpassing the growth seen in the U.S. and Europe, where the market expansion has slowed. Excluding exchange-traded funds and institutional flows, APAC's retail BTC activity is expanding at a significantly faster rate, emphasizing the region’s growing influence in the global crypto market.

Crypto entrepreneur Jeremy Cahen, known online as “Pauly0x,” has been added to San Juan, Puerto Rico’s updated "Most Wanted" list for aggravated assault, authorities confirm.Local news outlet Metro Puerto Rico reports that, according to police, fugitives on the list, including Cahen, are considered armed and highly dangerous, with active arrest warrants issued for them. Cahen’s bail is set at $75,000. 

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has proposed a new bill that seeks to block the import and export of artificial intelligence technologies between the U.S. and China, citing national security threats.

The bill, titled the "Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act," does not specifically reference the Chinese AI company DeepSeek. Instead, it emphasized the broader goal of safeguarding U.S. intellectual property and preventing foreign adversaries from leveraging technologies that could compromise national security.

In a notice issued on February 4, Caroline Pham, the acting chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced that the CFTC is realigning its Division of Enforcement priorities to concentrate on combating fraud. The commission plans to establish two specialized task forces: one dedicated to complex fraud and the other focused on retail fraud, ensuring a targeted approach to enforcement efforts.

Politico staff have been experiencing delays in their bi-weekly direct deposits this week, sparking speculation that Elon Musk’s efforts to curb government spending may have contributed to the issue.

An employee reportedly shared that management did not address the issue until 9 a.m., attributing the delay to a “technical error.” The Politico employee further stated that as staff members grew increasingly anxious, many concerns remained unanswered.