HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs), the UK’s primary tax agency, is set to impose some new rules on crypto by January 2026. If token holders don’t familiarize themselves with the changes, they could face steep penalties. Lee Murphy, Managing Director at The Accountancy Partnership, provided BeInCrypto with some exclusive commentary on how to navigate…
A new report crunches the numbers on federal law enforcement actions on crypto firms under President Trump. Dozens of companies received leniency, but Web3, fintech, and AI were the biggest beneficiaries. This shift came as part of a coherent strategy fueled by over $1 billion in campaign contributions. These corporations eased attacks on themselves and…
Popular NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani finally mentioned crypto in a campaign commercial, and he went somewhat on the offensive. His newest ad skewered Andrew Cuomo for working with OKX during a federal investigation. Since Trump became the pro-crypto President, accusations of political corruption have hounded the industry from every angle. Zohran could turn these…
In a recent analysis of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (RFIA), the Democratic staff of the Senate Banking Committee criticized the crypto market regulation bill over several key components. The Committee’s Democrat wing, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, argues that the bill would endanger Americans’ retirement savings and increase the risks of an economic meltdown….
On Tuesday, Coinbase took bold steps toward stronger regulatory compliance in the EU by announcing a partnership with Crypto Risk Metrics, a German provider of compliance and data solutions. Earlier in June, Coinbase secured its MiCA license from Luxembourg, allowing the exchange to offer the full range of its products to all EU member states….
In a rather surprising development, the SEC issued a waiver allowing Ripple to sell securities to private investors. This directly contravenes Judge Torres’ rulings in the XRP case’s lengthy cross-appeals process. Legal experts seemed dumbfounded by the move, but acknowledged that there isn’t a clear way to stop it. Ripple will probably have a new…
Bo Hines, executive director of President Donald Trump’s White House Crypto Council, has announced his departure to return to the private sector. Key Takeaways: Bo Hines is stepping down as executive director of the White House Crypto Council. During his tenure, the council advanced US crypto policy but fell short on its strategic Bitcoin reserve…
President Trump has nominated Stephen Miran, current chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The crypto-friendly economist will replace Adriana Kugler in a temporary role through January 2026. This move signals potential shifts toward lower rates and crypto-supportive monetary policy. Miran’s Strong Pro-Crypto Stance Miran has been vocal…
The long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially over. On August 7, both parties filed a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal with the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, confirming the withdrawal of their respective appeals. SEC Dismisses Appeals Against Ripple According to court documents,…
President Trump signed two crucial executive orders regarding the crypto industry today. One centers on preventing debanking, while the other allows cryptoassets to be included in retirement portfolios like pensions or 401(k)s. These measures both seem likely to encourage further institutional investment in this sector. Trump’s New Executive Orders Explained Since taking office, President Trump…