Illinois approved a 0.2% tax on crypto business activity, hitting exchanges, transfers, and custody services starting in 2027. Critics say it unfairly targets digital assets, may even snag bank transfers, and is headed for a legal fight.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is putting tokenized securities on its radar while calling for closer SEC-CFTC harmonization — a fancy way of saying the regulators would like to stop stepping on each other’s toes while the crypto market keeps moving. SEC priority: tokenized securities Regulatory focus: SEC-CFTC harmonization Setting: Piper Sandler conference Core […]
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The House Ways and Means Committee has released seven crypto tax draft bills that could finally drag US crypto taxes out of the fog and into something resembling a workable framework. Seven crypto tax drafts are now on the table Mining, staking, stablecoins, and wash sales are all in play Jason Smith is pushing digital […]
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Senate Republicans are pushing U.S. banking regulators to stop treating digital assets like untouchable radioactive sludge and write capital rules that actually reflect how crypto works. Six GOP senators want clearer bank capital rules for digital assets Basel crypto standards are being blasted as absurdly punitive Tokenized securities are being used as the fairness benchmark […]
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Bank of America has appointed an executive to lead its digital asset strategy, another sign that the biggest names in finance are no longer treating blockchain and crypto as a novelty act. Bank of America names leadership for digital assets Strategy may cover tokenization, stablecoins, custody, and blockchain settlement Wall Street is taking digital assets […]
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a16z says the Senate’s progress on the CLARITY Act could be the crypto industry’s “1933 moment” — a long-overdue break from the SEC-CFTC mess and years of regulation by enforcement. Bipartisan Senate step: The Banking Committee advanced the bill 15–9 Main goal: Clear SEC vs. CFTC jurisdiction over digital assets a16z’s view: A proper legal […]
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Japanese institutions are getting a lot more serious about digital assets, and Bitcoin is firmly part of that conversation. A new Nomura and Laser Digital survey shows sentiment is improving fast while Japan’s regulators move to bring crypto under a tighter, securities-style rulebook. Nearly 80% of surveyed professionals plan to invest in digital assets within […]
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European banks may be pushing crypto-hungry customers into the arms of rivals. A new Boerse Stuttgart Digital survey suggests demand for Bitcoin and other digital assets is rising across Europe faster than traditional banks are adapting, even though the EU’s MiCA framework has already cleared up much of the regulatory fog. 42% of business investors […]
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U.S. Treasury Unveils Cybersecurity Program for Crypto Firms: A Boost for Blockchain Security The U.S. Treasury Department has launched a pioneering cybersecurity information-sharing program through its Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP), targeting the digital asset industry. With cyber threats like hacks and ransomware costing the sector billions, this initiative aims to equip […]
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Franklin Templeton Charges into Bitcoin with New Unit and Acquisition Amid Institutional Adoption Wave Franklin Templeton, a global titan in asset management with over $1.5 trillion under its belt, has made a seismic move into the cryptocurrency arena by launching a dedicated Bitcoin and digital asset business unit. Paired with the acquisition of crypto investment […]
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