The Blockchain Association, the Defi Education Fund, and the Texas Blockchain Council are preparing to fight back against the recently finalized so-called crypto ‘broker’ rules issued by the Treasury and the IRS. The coalition asserts that these rules are unconstitutional and represent regulatory overreach by these agencies. Crypto Coalition Files Lawsuit to Push Against IRS […]
The U.S. Treasury’s sweeping IRS rule forces crypto platforms to track and report all transactions, igniting fierce industry backlash and looming legal battles over its survival. US Treasury Expands IRS Reach – Crypto Industry Faces Full Reporting Rule The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have finalized sweeping new regulations […]
Bitcoin and ether ETFs approved in January and July respectively, played a vital role in the industry’s record-breaking year. Crypto Gives ETF Industry a Second Wind Global exchange-traded funds (ETFs) averaged $ 4 billion in daily inflows and closed out with a record-breaking total of $ 1 trillion in annual inflows for 2024, …
Igor Runets, owner and CEO of Bitriver, commented on the growth potential of the Russian bitcoin mining industry following the approval of the mining law in the country. Runets stated that, due to the several advantages provided by the law, the Russian bitcoin mining industry could reach parity with the U.S. in two to three […]
The DLT Science Foundation (DSF) has announced its support for the launch of the MiCA Crypto Alliance, with Hedera, Ripple, and Aptos Foundation as founding members. This industry association aims to streamline and enhance compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, fostering a sustainable and compliant crypto ecosystem. The MiCA regulation, set […]