President Trump campaigned on the promise to make the United States the “crypto capital” of the world. In his first days in office, he took steps to advance that goal, including by signing an executive order designed to...more
2/10/2025
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The IRS has increased funding for collection and enforcement, with a stated focus on high income non-filers and digital assets (among other areas).
The DOJ has also emphasized a focus on digital assets, and the Department...more
Arguments presented by Coinbase in its answer to SEC charges would, if accepted, potentially deprive the SEC of its most effective tool in regulating digital assets.
The SEC alleges in a Complaint in SDNY that Coinbase...more
7/6/2023
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Continuing instability in the crypto sector highlights the need for clear regulation for efficient development, but how best to regulate is an ongoing debate.
Recent instability in the crypto sector will only intensify the...more