REGULATION
NY Legislators Push Energy Tax on Bitcoin Mining Operations
New York cryptocurrency miners may face an exodus as lawmakers propose aggressive legislation targeting their high electricity usage.
UK Considers Keeping $6.4B Bitcoin Gains From Chinese Fraud
The High Court is considering if to reimburse only the original investment value of £640 million while the seized Bitcoin is now worth nearly $7.24 billion, potentially leaving $6.4 billion in government hands.
Trump Taps Current FDIC Head for Official Chairman Position
Hill's confirmation would cement pro-cryptocurrency policies at the federal banking watchdog amid ongoing regulatory shifts.
Congressional Panel Tackles Digital Asset Taxation Amid Treasury Relief
The U.S. Treasury Department's exemption of digital assets from corporate minimum tax rules marks a victory for the cryptocurrency industry, particularly for firms like MicroStrategy and Coinbase.
UAE Authority Targets Illegal Crypto Operations on Farms
UAE's capital imposes record AED 100,000 penalties on cryptocurrency mining operations misusing agricultural land, marking 900% fine increase as authorities prioritize food security over digital assets.
Tornado Cash Developer Moves to Overturn Conviction
Roman Storm's legal team argues prosecutors failed to prove intent in landmark crypto mixer case that could reshape developer liability across the industry.
White House Pulls Quintenz From Top Crypto Regulator Post
The Trump administration abruptly withdrew Brian Quintenz's nomination to lead America's top derivatives regulator late Monday, dealing a stunning blow ...
Congressional Republicans Target Former SEC Chief's Lost Messages
A bombshell congressional investigation has erupted over nearly a year of mysteriously vanished text messages from former Securities and Exchange Commis...
SEC, CFTC Chiefs Quash Merger Speculation, Combat Market Anxiety
The nation's top financial regulators delivered a resounding rejection of consolidation rumors Monday, as Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins and acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Caroline Pham sought to calm mounting speculation about a potential agency merger that has rattled cryptocurrency markets for weeks.
Republicans Demand Answers Over Former SEC Chief's Lost Texts
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