Cryptocurrency trading giant Coinbase (COIN) said new U.S. tax reporting requirements are overly onerous for many crypto holders and add unnecessary clutter to the country’s taxation system. While the idea is that taxable activity …
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- DeFi Market
Prediction markets are bending insider trading rules. But will they break them? – DL News
by adminby adminInsider trading claims mount as prediction markets become ubiquitous. Experts share how blurred the lines are between having an edge and breaking the law. Bills are already being drafted to address key loopholes. In …
- Blockchain Research
PwC deepens crypto push as U.S. rules shift and stablecoins go mainstream: Report
by adminby adminPricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the big four accounting firms, is moving to deepen its engagement with crypto clients, citing a shift in U.S. regulation that is making the sector easier to serve at scale, …
Vitalik Buterin has warned that the European Union’s regulatory approach under the Digital Services Act risks undermining pluralism by trying to leave “no space” for controversial speech or products online. In a detailed post …
- Altcoin Highlights
Hong Kong’s SFC, FSTB target 2026 legislation for virtual asset dealer and custodian rules
by adminby adminHong Kong plans to complete proposals to regulate virtual asset dealers and custodians and introduce the rules to the city’s Legislative Council in 2026, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the …
In brief The UK government’s Budget for the coming fiscal year has confirmed that UK-registered trading platforms will have to record personal details of their customers. Info to be collected includes cryptocurrency transactions and …
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Coinbase Tells US Treasury Old AML Rules Are ‘Broken,’ Pushes Tech Fixes for Crypto Crime
by adminby adminIn brief Coinbase says U.S. AML laws are “broken” and wants Treasury to adopt AI, APIs, and zero-knowledge proofs to modernize compliance. The exchange proposes safe harbors for AI use and recognition of decentralized …
New rules requiring search engines like Google to verify the age of logged-in users — and filter the content for everyone else — went live in Australia this week. The Australian eSafety Commissioner’s new …
CLARITY Act explicitly leaves DeFi rules blank, risking a total retail protection collapse if negotiations fail
David Sacks announced on Dec. 18 that Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman confirmed a January 2026 markup for the CLARITY Act. “We look forward to finishing the job …
The SEC’s new crypto rules are a win for free markets — and for America
The following is a guest post and opinion from Jeremy Boynton, Co-Founder of Pure Crypto. As Washington’s shutdown drags on, now is a good moment to step back and assess a SEC decision that …