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The IRS will introduce new regulations requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to submit 1099-DA tax forms electronically and eliminate the paper option. If customers refuse the electronic version, exchanges may terminate the relationship. The new regulation aims to improve tax compliance efficiency. The 1099-DA form records users' trading profits, while the cost basis remains the responsibility of the individual. This move has raised industry concerns and could impact the use of digital assets.

Bitcoin prices fluctuate due to escalating geopolitical tensions, dropping from $72,000 to $70,000 on March 6. Trump's tough rhetoric on the Iran situation, Iran's refusal to cease fire, and the U.S. military announcing increased strikes have heightened risk aversion. Market sentiment is divided, with some predicting Bitcoin will reach $80,000, but some analysts remain skeptical about a rebound. $72,000 is a key technical level; failure to break above it could lead to a drop toward $64,000.

Rising tension between Wall Street banks and crypto platforms is fueling debate over savings yields, with Eric Trump accusing major U.S. banks of lobbying to block stablecoin products that could offer Americans far higher returns. Eric Trump Criticizes JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Over E

The structural foundation of the crypto economy is undergoing a massive institutional upgrade as BitGo just launched regulated crypto as a service infrastructure across 30 European nations under the MiCA framework, and when enterprise grade custody providers roll out regulated services at

The weekly net inflow into stablecoins has seen a strong rebound over the past week, as on-chain activity increased despite ongoing debates between U.S. lawmakers and banking groups about whether third parties should be allowed to pay interest on stablecoins. This is the information

PEI Licensing has sued the NFT project Pudgy Penguins in U.S. federal court for trademark infringement due to retail products like plush toys and clothing. Despite a cease and desist letter, Pudgy Penguins continued sales, potentially misleading consumers about its connection to the established Penguin brand. PEI seeks restitution for profits made from alleged infringement.

The IRS proposed allowing crypto exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken to issue 1099-DA tax forms electronically, eliminating the paper option for clients. This aligns with new reporting requirements for crypto transactions. The proposal is currently under public comment and has not yet been officially approved.

A Coinbase shareholder has filed a lawsuit against CEO Brian Armstrong and other executives, alleging misleading statements about risks related to asset custody and token listings. The complaint highlights potential misrepresentation of customer asset safety, regulatory risks, and insider trading.

Kraken has launched xChange, a unified on-chain trading engine for tokenized stocks, operating 24/5 on Ethereum and Solana. It allows trading of over 70 tokenized versions of popular U.S. stocks and ETFs, enhancing liquidity and minimizing price discrepancies in the decentralized finance ecosystem.

XRP is struggling to maintain its price above $1.40 amidst selling pressure and a bearish market. Key resistance at $1.48 and support at $1.33 will determine its next movement, with potential for upswing to $1.60 or a drop towards $1.20.

FARTCOIN and PUMP demonstrated high-yield volatility driven primarily by speculative trading flows. ALGO maintained range-bound stability supported by established network fundamentals. QUBIC and TIA gained attention for innovative blockchain frameworks amid measured liquidity

Hedera, Litecoin, Polkadot, SUI, and Stellar show structural setups suitable for tactical risk exposure. All five altcoins are near critical support zones with potential for significant upward momentum. Trading volumes and network activity indicate renewed investor interest, supporting po

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AscendEX has partnered with Bomb Crypto to enhance blockchain gaming by merging interactive gameplay with crypto earning opportunities. This collaboration introduces a play-to-earn model, allowing players to engage in the game while accumulating digital assets, thus redefining the gaming experience.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed a high-profile civil action against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, announcing a resolution that ends a two-year dispute over allegations of fraud and securities violations. In a letter filed with a Manhattan federal court, Rainberry, one of Sun

In brief Nvidia signaled the end of its major investments in OpenAI and Anthropic. The OpenAI-Anthropic feud is escalating fast after a Pentagon deal and federal backlash. With this decision, Nvidia avoids choosing sides as AI labs clash with each other and Washington. At the Morgan

Optimism (OP) has been through a brutal correction since its last cycle peak, but some analysts believe the project may now be entering a long-term accumulation phase.  One of them is crypto analyst Crypto Patel, who shared a chart outlining why the OP price could still have substantial

The SEC has settled its fraud case against Justin Sun, founder of Tron, with Sun's company paying a $10 million penalty. The regulator dropped all claims against him and related entities, while prohibiting Rainberry from future violations.