Government decisions, crypto regulations, taxation, bans, and legal frameworks.
Understanding the New 1099-DA Tax Form Cryptocurrency exchanges are preparing for a significant change in how they report user profits to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This shift could have major implications for investors, especially if they are not well-informed about their tax obligations. The new form, known as the 1099-DA (with “DA” standing for … Read more
Bhutan’s Cryptocurrency Ambitions Face Challenges Nine months into its ambitious initiative to integrate cryptocurrency payments, Bhutan is encountering limited interest from both tourists and local businesses. In May, the Himalayan nation became the first country to launch a nationwide crypto payment network for visitors. Tourists could use over 100 cryptocurrencies via Binance to pay for … Read more
The Rise of Stablecoins and Their Impact on the Financial System Stablecoins have become a significant force in the world of cryptocurrency, offering users a way to bypass traditional financial institutions. These digital assets provide borderless, 24/7 access to funds without relying on banks, enabling instant and seamless financial transactions across borders. This unique value … Read more
The Digital Chamber, a prominent blockchain advocacy group, has introduced a new division dedicated to supporting prediction markets and working toward regulatory clarity for the industry in the United States. This initiative was announced on X, where the organization revealed the establishment of the Prediction Markets Working Group. The group outlined a long-term strategy aimed … Read more
Crypto industry advocates are making a strong push for legal protections for developers in the United States. Coin Center, a prominent non-profit think tank focused on cryptocurrency and decentralized technologies, has recently sent a letter to the US Senate Banking Committee urging them to advance a critical piece of legislation known as the Blockchain Regulatory … Read more
The Rise of Stablecoin Platforms in the Financial Sector Stablecoin platform Bridge, which was acquired by Stripe last year, has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to become a federally chartered national trust bank. This development marks a significant milestone for the company and the broader stablecoin ecosystem. … Read more
Key Developments in Latin American Cryptocurrency This week, several significant developments in the cryptocurrency space have taken place across Latin America, with notable actions from Argentina, Brazil, and El Salvador. These events highlight the region’s growing interest in digital finance and its potential to reshape financial systems. Fintech Setback in Argentina’s Salary Deposit Reform A … Read more
South Dakota Considers New Protections for Victims of Cryptocurrency Fraud South Dakota is moving forward with a new piece of legislation that could offer stronger protections to individuals who lose money due to fraud involving virtual-currency kiosks. The South Dakota Senate recently passed Senate Bill 98, which would hold kiosk operators accountable for reimbursing victims … Read more
Canary Capital’s SUIS exchange-traded product has begun trading on Nasdaq, giving investors a U.S.-listed vehicle designed to track the spot price of SUI while also reflecting net staking rewards in its net asset value. Nasdaq Trader’s 2026 information circulars list SUIS as an exchange-traded product slated to begin trading on February 18, 2026, while Canary … Read more
Market chatter is building around a potential Grayscale spot AAVE ETF, but a clear, publicly posted registration filing has not surfaced in the usual places investors monitor for new ETF launches. As of February 14, 2026, Grayscale’s own regulatory-filings portal lists “Grayscale Aave Trust” without a posted S-1 entry, even as multiple other single-asset trust … Read more