financial regulation

The cryptocurrency landscape is rapidly changing, still reeling from global economic policies and crystallizing ties to traditional financial markets. Since January 2024, spot Bitcoin ETFs have turned the tables. For better or worse, cryptocurrencies have begun to act more like traditional assets, in particular tech darlings of the stock market....

DeFi Tax urges regulators, policymakers, and journalists to closely examine the crypto tax software ecosystem. This all happens as the IRS prepares to start enforcing new 1099-DA rules. The 1099-DA form is about to be rolled out but involves the use of billions of taxpayer dollars. Yet worries are flying...

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), often called the central bank of central banks, has released a report outlining a "containment" strategy for cryptocurrencies. Many industry leaders are vocal champions for using and expanding the use of financial systems, both public and private, on a blockchain. This tactic directly and...