Author: Tony Pearce
US Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan Crypto Tax Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA bipartisan pair of House legislators has introduced draft tax legislation for digital assets that would establish an exemption for specific stablecoin transactions and provide guidance on taxation timing for staking rewards
Understanding Gas in Cryptocurrency Transactions
Reading Time: 4 minutesGas is the fee required to execute transactions and operations on a blockchain network.
Coinbase Escalates Legal Fight Over Prediction Market Jurisdiction
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has initiated lawsuits against three US states, challenging their authority to regulate prediction markets.
US Senate Advances Pro-Crypto Leadership with Key Confirmations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate has confirmed two nominees viewed favorably by the digital asset industry to lead major financial regulators.
Corporate Crypto Treasuries: The $130 Billion Revolution
Reading Time: 6 minutesPublic companies worldwide are now holding over $130 billion worth of cryptocurrency on their balance sheets.
Ethereum Network Throughput Poised for January Boost with Gas Limit Increase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEthereum’s transaction capacity is expected to see a significant enhancement next month, as core developers target an increase to the network’s gas limit.
Coinbase Gains Antitrust Approval for Minor Stake in Indian Exchange CoinDCX
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndia’s competition regulator has granted approval for Coinbase’s proposed acquisition of a minority stake in the domestic cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX.
FDIC Unveils Application Process for Bank-Issued Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken a step to operationalize parts of the recently passed GENIUS Act.
Japanese Financial Giant SBI to Launch Regulated Yen Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSBI Holdings, a major financial conglomerate in Tokyo, has announced a partnership with blockchain firm Startale Group to create a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin.
SEC Chair Warns Crypto Could Become Ultimate Surveillance Tool, Seeks Balanced Path
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that a path exists to balance national security with individual privacy in the crypto sector, though he warned that excessive government overreach poses a significant risk.
New XRP Investment Vehicle Launches as 21Shares Debuts TOXR ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestment firm 21Shares launched the TOXR ETF, which began trading on the CBOE exchange.
J.P. Morgan Executes Landmark Digital Debt Transaction on Solana
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis transaction represents a notable advancement in the integration of blockchain technology within mainstream institutional finance.
Galaxy Establishes Presence in Abu Dhabi Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGalaxy, a firm specializing in digital asset management and infrastructure, is extending its reach into the Middle East with plans for a new office and legal entity in Abu Dhabi.
Central Bank Digital Currencies: The Future of Money?
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat exactly are CBDCs, how do they work, and what might they mean for the future of our financial system?
Stripe Acquires Team from Valora Wallet in Stablecoin Push
Reading Time: < 1 minutePayments giant Stripe is growing its cryptocurrency capabilities by acqui-hiring the team behind the crypto startup Valora.
Dormant Silk Road Wakes, Moving Millions in Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHundreds of cryptocurrency wallets linked to the defunct Silk Road darknet marketplace activated on Tuesday after a decade of dormancy.
OCC Greenlights Banks for Crypto Intermediary Role
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA national US bank regulator stated on Tuesday that banks are permitted to act as intermediaries for cryptocurrency transactions.
UK Financial Regulator Consults Crypto Sector on Proposed Investment Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom has unveiled a series of proposals designed to reshape the domestic investment landscape.
BlackRock Submits Application for Staked Ether ETF to US Regulator
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US-based asset management giant BlackRock has filed to list an exchange-traded fund tied to staked Ether, expanding its suite of cryptocurrency-linked offerings for investors.
Ethereum’s All-Time Highs: The Journey from Launch to Multi-Thousand Dollar Valuations
Reading Time: 6 minutesSince its launch in 2015, Ethereum has experienced a remarkable price journey punctuated by multiple all-time highs.
Spot Digital Asset Trading Approved for CFTC-Registered Venues
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe agency announced the move on Thursday, marking a significant step in formalizing digital asset markets within the US regulatory framework.
Bank of Italy to Lead Comprehensive Crypto Safeguard Assessment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteItalian authorities have commissioned a comprehensive evaluation of defenses against cryptocurrency risks, which are perceived to be on the rise.
SEC Issues Leverage Warnings to ETF Sponsors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission has dispatched cautionary letters to a number of exchange-traded fund sponsors.
Saylor Confirms Talks with MSCI as Index Exclusion Deadline Nears
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor, the chairman of the corporate Bitcoin giant Strategy, confirmed his company is in discussions with index provider MSCI.
A New Legal Category for Digital Assets in the UK
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe United Kingdom has established a new legal status for cryptocurrencies.
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