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ForkLog 25 06.05.2025

Cryptocurrency Mentions in SEC Filings Reach Record High

In April, the number of mentions of “cryptocurrencies” in reports to the SEC surged to a record 786. This figure rose by 38% month-on-month and 8% year-on-year, according to The Block. From January 2024 to March 2025, the average monthly figure was 457. The publication suggests this spike indicates increased federal agency attention to digital […]

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ForkLog 25 03.05.2025

Two Key IRS Crypto Tax Architects Depart Over DOGE

Leading digital asset specialists at the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Seth Wilks and Raj Mukherjee, are set to leave the agency following an offer of “deferred resignation” from DOGE. This was reported by CoinDesk. According to informed sources, Wilks and Mukherjee will formally remain IRS employees for several more months. However, as of May […]

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ForkLog 42 02.05.2025

Tether to Launch US Stablecoin in Early 2026

Tether’s initiative to release a new American stablecoin could be realized by early 2026, stated the company’s head, Paolo Ardoino, in an interview with CNBC. “The American stablecoin will differ from the international one. This depends on the timing of the final legislation, but we are aiming for a [launch] by the end of the […]

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ForkLog 204 30.04.2025

Where to get a crypto licence in 2025: a survey of jurisdictions

Amid tighter regulation and governments’ growing interest in building bitcoin reserves, more firms are hunting for jurisdictions with a tolerant approach to digital assets—minimal red tape and clear rules. In this article, together with Yulia Barabash, managing partner at the law firm SBSB Fintech Lawyers, we examine the key questions around crypto-business licensing in 2025. […]

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ForkLog 44 30.04.2025

UK Unveils Draft Regulations for Cryptocurrency Industry

The UK government has released consultation documents for proposed legislation targeting the cryptocurrency industry. These documents aim to establish a regulatory framework for activities such as exchanges and the issuance of stablecoins. The authorities also plan to introduce new requirements for market entry and information disclosure in the digital asset sector. The draft legislation is […]

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ForkLog 15 26.04.2025

Cynthia Lummis Dismisses Fed’s Crypto Guidance Withdrawal as ‘Noise’

The withdrawal of guidance for banks on handling digital assets does not signify genuine regulatory progress, according to U.S. Senator and cryptocurrency advocate Cynthia Lummis. The Fed withdrawing crypto guidance is just noise, not real progress. We are NOT fooled. The Fed assassinated companies within the industry and hurt American interests by stifling innovation and […]

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ForkLog 21 26.04.2025

Nasdaq Proposes Cryptocurrency Categorization to SEC

Experts from the American exchange Nasdaq have sent a letter to the SEC’s cryptocurrency task force with recommendations regarding the regulation and taxonomy of digital assets. “The existing market ecosystem can easily absorb digital assets by establishing proper taxonomy and calibrating certain rules to reflect what is truly innovative in digital assets,” the document states. […]

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ForkLog 18 25.04.2025

Industry Participants Share Expectations for New SEC Chair

The cryptocurrency industry braces for significant regulatory transformation following the appointment of Paul Atkins as the head of the SEC. Cointelegraph has compiled opinions from several industry leaders. During his confirmation hearings, Atkins identified the establishment of a clear and understandable regulatory framework for digital assets as his priority. He emphasized his intention to focus […]

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ForkLog 41 25.04.2025

SEC Drops Dragonchain Case but Delays Crypto ETF Decisions

SEC and representatives of Dragonchain founder John Joseph Roets, along with affiliated companies, have filed a joint agreement in court to dismiss the case initiated in 2022. This was reported by The Block. Three years ago, the regulator accused Roets, Dragonchain, Dragonchain Foundation, and Dragon Company of an unregistered securities offering in 2017, raising $16.5 […]

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ForkLog 34 25.04.2025

Federal Reserve Revokes Anti-Cryptocurrency Guidelines for Banks

The United States Federal Reserve announced the revocation of guidelines that had discouraged banks from engaging with digital assets. According to the statement, the regulator will no longer require financial institutions to provide advance notice of plans or current operations involving cryptocurrencies. Any actions related to digital assets will be monitored as part of the […]

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ForkLog 37 24.04.2025

Are users shifting to DEXs?

How many users are abandoning centralised exchanges (CEXs), and can decentralised rivals (DEXs) seize the initiative? Fedor Ivanov, director of analytics at Shard, shares his view with ForkLog readers. How US and EU pressure affects exchanges Crypto exchanges have long been seen as analogues of traditional financial institutions, chiefly banks. Regulators, however, are only now […]

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ForkLog 54 24.04.2025

Ukrainian Parliament Urged to Consider Cryptocurrency Tax Bill

The draft law “On Virtual Assets” has passed the tax committee and is recommended for consideration in the first reading. This was announced by the head of the committee, Danylo Hetmantsev. General Provisions The draft categorizes all virtual assets (VAs) into three types: tokens tied to assets such as currency or property; electronic money tokens […]

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