Biden’s mining tax is the least sensible part of his 2025 budget proposal

President Biden unveiled his budget plan for fiscal year 2025 in March, which included modifications to how federal law applies to cryptocurrencies. Three key adjustments were suggested. Some of these changes are beneficial, like applying current securities laws to digital currencies. However, there’s a less favorable proposal: imposing a unique tax on crypto mining activities. … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs see massive sell-offs while BTC climbs to $71,000

BTC spot ETF saw an outflow of over $200 million. Exchange netflow was dominated by positive flow. After gaining regulatory approval for Bitcoin [BTC] ETFs in the United States, there has been a significant increase in Bitcoin‘s trading volume. With the price of Bitcoin looking set to surpass its previous record high, the investment in … Read more

US Treasury official outlines proposals for tighter crypto crime control

Deputy Treasury Secretary of the United States, Adewale Adeyemo, emphasized the need for expanded authority for his department during an appearance before the Senate Banking Committee on April 9. At a hearing focused on thwarting illicit finance, terrorism funding, and sanctions evasion using cryptocurrencies, Adeyemo presented three suggested reforms to strengthen U.S. enforcement actions against … Read more

‘Pass stablecoin legislation now:’ Exec on concerns over illicit financing

Coinbase CLO urges swift action to address illicit finance concerns. U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary highlights increasing terrorist reliance on virtual assets. Stablecoins serve as crucial connectors between the traditional money system and the digital currency world, maintaining a consistent value tied to the US dollar. With increasing popularity comes growing apprehension regarding potential misuse in … Read more