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CFTC Adviser Chris Perkins Says U.S. Risks Falling Behind in Crypto

Perkins, who is also president of VC CoinFund, published a set of 10 regulatory principles that form the basis of his advocacy role with the CFTC.

CoinFund President Chris Perkins (CoinFund)

Opinion

Draft U.S. Stablecoin Bill Shows Major Difference Between Stablecoins and CBDCs

CoinDesk columnist and "All About Bitcoin" host George Kaloudis explores Washington, D.C.’s, love affair with central bank digital currencies.

U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.(Andy Feliciotti/Unsplash)

Policy

U.S. SEC Moves Toward DeFi Oversight as It Reopens Proposed Regulations

The Securities and Exchange Commission is confirming crypto industry worries that, yes, the proposal last year to widen its view of securities exchanges will fold in DeFi.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Finance

Chia Network Submits Registration to U.S. SEC For Proposed IPO

The size and price range for the offering has yet to be determined

Chia founder Bram Cohen (Chia)

Opinion

Bitcoin Should Be Central to Regulation of Digital Assets

U.S. lawmakers should recognize the unique qualities of Bitcoin as they set out market structure for the crypto economy, says John Rizzo.

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Opinion

New 1099-DA Reporting Creates More Headaches for Taxpayers

You might think new tax reporting rules for exchanges should mean less work for the taxpayer, but it’s the opposite, says CPA Kirk Phillips.

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Policy

Alameda to Be Repaid $53M Deltec Loan, Delaware Bankruptcy Court Rules

The 2021 payment to Tether's bank Deltec International was originally approved by FTX's Ryan Salame.

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Policy

SEC Advisory Group Backs Gensler’s Crypto Efforts but Asks for Industry Guidance

Apart from the Investor Advisory Committee’s request for some formal crypto guidance from the agency, it egged on the SEC chairman’s confrontation with the sector.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Finance

U.S. CPI Inflation Rises 0.1% in March, Slower Than Forecasts for 0.2%

The bitcoin price rose nearly 1.5% to $30,430 in the minutes following the better-than-expected news.

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Finance

U.S. Banking Crisis May Be Vindication for Crypto Ecosystem: JPMorgan

Bitcoin rallied in tandem with gold as they are both viewed as hedges to a catastrophic scenario, the report said.

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