Category: Law of the Chain
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Winklevoss twins donate $21.4 million to Digital Freedom Fund PAC for 2024 elections
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss donated $21.4 million to the Digital Freedom Fund PAC, supporting cryptocurrency advocacy and political campaigns in 2024.
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India’s 1% TDS crypto tax policy drives offshore shift, government seeks industry feedback.
India seeks feedback on crypto tax policy, TDS burden, and offshore shift affecting exchanges like WazirX and CoinDCX, with 1% TDS since July 2022.
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Buenos Aires implements Bitcoin and Ethereum for tax payments starting October 2024
Buenos Aires now accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum for tax payments, joining 15 other cities with similar crypto adoption policies as of 2024.
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Fed Governor Waller advises against DeFi fear citing 2023 regulatory progress and $50 billion market cap
Fed Governor Waller advises peers and bankers against fearing DeFi, noting its $50 billion market cap and mentioning Bitcoin and Ethereum as examples.
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Crypto groups endorse Brian Quintenz for CFTC amid 2023 regulatory standoff with banks
Crypto groups endorse Brian Quintenz for CFTC amid regulatory standoff with banks, involving Bitcoin and Ethereum, with 3 major associations supporting.
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SEC enforces crypto regulations and revises IPO rules by 2024 under Gensler’s leadership
SEC Chair Gary Gensler prioritizes crypto regulation and IPO reforms, targeting Bitcoin and Ethereum oversight with a 2024 deadline for new rules.
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Wormhole Foundation challenges LayerZero’s $110 million Stargate acquisition proposal over governance
Wormhole Foundation opposes LayerZero’s $110 million Stargate acquisition, citing governance concerns and potential market consolidation in the blockchain sector.
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Beijing’s 2024 stablecoin policy shift reshapes $150 billion global finance market with new regulations.
Beijing explores stablecoin policy shift, potentially impacting global finance with entities like Tether and USD Coin, affecting over $150 billion market.
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BNB treasury company delisted from Nasdaq on August 21 after SEC regulatory violations
BNB treasury firm faces Nasdaq delisting on August 21, 2024, following SEC scrutiny and a 15% stock decline over regulatory compliance failures.
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Lummis crypto bill mandates 2026 U.S. regulatory framework for Bitcoin and Ethereum
Senator Lummis projects the U.S. crypto market structure bill will pass by 2026, affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum with a 30% regulatory compliance increase.