U.S. Lawmakers Urge Treasury to Revise Proposed Crypto Tax Rules
A letter by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has urged the U.S. Treasury to revise its proposed digital-assets taxation regime.
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‘Cryptocurrencies Have Failed the Test of Digital Money,’ MAS’ Managing Director Says
Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, said crypto has performed poorly as a medium of exchange or store of value.
International Deal to Combat Crypto Tax Evasion to Start 2027 as 48 Countries Sign Up
Several countries with a sizeable interest in crypto, such as Turkey, India, China, Russia and all African nations, are not signatories to the statement.
EU Parliament Approves Data Act With Smart-Contract Kill Switch Provision
The final version of the bill’s text, reviewed by CoinDesk in July, revealed that it contained a smart-contract kill switch clause.
India’s Controversial Crypto Tax Should Be Cut After Failing to Achieve Aims, Think Tank Urges
India’s most controversial crypto tax, the 1% TDS levy deducted at source, should be lowered to 0.01%, according to the findings of a new study.
Competition in Digital Markest Hits G7 Nations’ Radar
Policymakers from the Group of Seven advanced nations agreed to collectively coordinate scanning for early warning signs that may tip competition in digital markets.
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation Appoints Liminal to Manage Seized Digital Assets
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the premier investigating police agency in the nation, has appointed digital asset custodian Liminal to manage seized digital assets.
Investment Advisor Two Prime Sees $2B in Demand for Bitcoin-Backed Loans
“We have seen about $2 billion in demand for bitcoin-secured loans since we started offering them in September, ” Two Prime’s Alexander Blume said.
Indian Police Arrest 8 More in $300M Crypto Scam: Report
As many as 18 people, including four cops, have been arrested so far, while the alleged kingpin, Subhash Sharma, remains at large.
Hong Kong Will Allow Some Tokenized Securities-Related Activities
The move appears to be another step in Hong Kong’s recently accelerated ambitions to become a virtual asset hub.