Digital Asset
Amber Group's Ex-U.S. CEO Raazi Joins EDG, a Digital-Asset Structured Product Firm
Enhanced Digital Group (EDG) is helping bridge the gap between TradFi and digital currencies, and Cactus Raazi brings decades of Wall Street experience including time at Goldman Sachs.
How Will NFTs Be Taxed? Understanding the IRS' New Proposed Guidelines
Tax experts weigh in on how the IRS will decide if NFTs are collectibles.
Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO Reacts to Coinbase Insider Trading Case
The Chamber of Digital Commerce Founder and CEO Perianne Boring joins "First Mover" to discuss why the crypto lobbying group is urging a federal court to dismiss a case against an ex-Coinbase staffer, arguing it unfairly labels several cryptocurrencies as securities. A blog post from the group reads in part that the litigation between the SEC vs. Wahi "is an unprecedented, stealth attempt to expand the agency’s jurisdictional reach." Boring told CDTV's First Mover, "we see this action as seriously concerning and would have significant ramifications for the digital asset industry."
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer: 'We Need Congress to Step Up' on Crypto Regulation
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad discusses the outlook for the crypto exchange and digital asset regulation at large on the heels of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suing Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon for misleading investors. Plus, reaction to Kraken ending its crypto staking-as-a-service platform for U.S. customers and its $30 million settlement with the SEC.
What Fat Tails and Revolutionary Ages Mean for Digital Assets
There are over 20,000 cryptocurrencies in existence. But if history is our guide, only a handful of them will drive the majority of wealth creation.
Digital Asset Infrastructure Provider Taurus Raises $65M From Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank
The Swiss firm plans to use the funds to make new hires and expand into across Europe and the UAE.
Bakkt to Suspend Consumer App After Two Years, Shifts Focus to B2B Tech Services
Digital asset platform Bakkt's announcement comes amid increased scrutiny from regulators over retail-based platforms in the interest of consumer protection. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Bakkt as part of a larger shift away from retail towards institutional adoption.
DeFi's Current Functionality 'Barely Scratches the Surface,' Bank of America Says
The correction in digital asset markets last year led to a shift in focus and capital from speculative trading to projects with real-world functionality, but decentralized finance’s (DeFi) current functionality "barely scratches the surface," Bank of America (BAC) said in a research report Wednesday. The banking giant added that developer activity and adoption are part of the key to success. "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways of the report.
India's Crypto Tax Amendment Could Punish Evaders With Jail Time, Attorneys Say
In 2022 India instituted a 30% tax on profits and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on all transactions for the crypto sector.
