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Seven New Crypto Tax Bills Introduced in Congress
House Republicans have introduced seven new crypto tax bills, including exemptions for staking rewards and a $10 de minimis for gas fees, but lacking broader exemptions for everyday crypto transactions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Understanding Strategy (MSTR): The Bitcoin Treasury Firm
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has shifted to a Bitcoin treasury model, emphasizing BTC as its primary reserve asset under Michael Saylor's leadership.
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Lawmaker Warns Government Stablecoin Payments Could Encourage Tax Evasion
Rep. Brad Sherman cautions that government stablecoin payments could promote tax evasion, opposing NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman's proposal to use them for faster payments.
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U.S. House Tax Committee Considers Crypto Legislation for Small Transactions
The U.S. House tax committee is reviewing seven bills targeting crypto taxation, aiming to ease tax burdens on small transactions and mining activities.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Zcash Treasury Supported by Winklevoss Sees Nearly 40% Drop Due to Privacy Bug
Cypherpunk Technologies, backed by the Winklevoss twins, saw a 37% drop in shares due to concerns over a Zcash bug that could lead to counterfeit coins.
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Alsobrooks emphasizes ethics deal needed for Clarity Act Senate vote
Senator Angela Alsobrooks insists that bipartisan crypto legislation, the Clarity Act, cannot proceed without an agreement on ethics provisions and illicit finance issues.
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Hackers Exploit Meta AI to Compromise Instagram Accounts
Hackers have exploited Meta's AI support assistant to take over Instagram accounts, including high-profile ones, by using prompt injection techniques.
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Discrepancies in AML Service Evaluations
The article discusses discrepancies in AML service evaluations and offers insights on how to mitigate risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions.
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Hyperliquid Faces Scrutiny Following FCA Warning on Crypto Perps
Hyperliquid faces scrutiny after the UK FCA warns it is unauthorized, raising concerns about crypto perpetual futures amid regulatory focus.
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ZCash Vulnerability Discovered, Impact Remains Uncertain
A significant vulnerability in Zcash's Orchard privacy pool has been identified, potentially allowing unlimited counterfeit ZEC to be created. The extent of any exploitation remains uncertain.
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Chainalysis Reveals $100 Million Gray Market for Peptides
Chainalysis reports a $100 million gray market for peptides, driven by TikTok trends and banking restrictions, with significant implications for safety and regulation.
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Pump.fun's GO Platform Sparks Unusual Bounty Tasks
Pump.fun's GO platform allows users to pay for completing various tasks, resulting in hundreds of unique bounties, including some bizarre requests.
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