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Stablecoin Regulation Takes Center Stage at House Hearing Tuesday

The House Financial Services Committee is meeting to discuss stablecoin regulation Tuesday. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses ​what we can expect.

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US Treasury Department Warns of NFT Risk in Art-Related Money Laundering

In a study published Friday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury warned that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) may become a tool for money laundering in the high-value art market. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest crypto focus in Washington and the outlook for NFT-specific recommendations.

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What to Expect From House of Representatives’ Stablecoin Hearing Next Week

The House of Representatives will convene next Tuesday to discuss stablecoin regulation. The Senate Banking Committee will also hold its own hearing on stablecoins the week after. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nik De shares a preview.

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IRS Offers Tezos Staker Refund on Rewards Tax

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offered a Tennessee couple a refund on income taxes paid for unsold staking rewards as part of what appears to be a settlement in an ongoing legal fight.

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IRS Offers Tezos Staker Refund on Rewards Tax

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offered a Tennessee couple a refund on income taxes paid for unsold staking rewards as part of what appears to be a settlement in an ongoing legal fight. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest update from the IRS and why this is a continuing story to monitor.

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Indian Budget Provision Allows Government to Define NFTs

A clause in India's 2022 budget announced Tuesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman suggests the Modi government may be seeking to define what is or is not a non-fungible token (NFT). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the regulatory implications for the ​future of NFTs in India.

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Indian Budget Provision Allows Government to Define NFTs

A clause in India’s 2022 budget announced Tuesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman suggests the Modi government may be seeking to define what is or is not a non-fungible token (NFT). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the regulatory implications for the ​future of NFTs in India.

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Diem Confirms Shutdown as Silvergate Acquires the Project’s Assets

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De weighs in on Silvergate Bank confirming Monday it’s purchasing the technology and other assets from Diem, the stablecoin project from Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) announced as Libra in June 2019.

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The Unhosted Crypto Wallet Rule Is Back

A controversial proposed rule that would enforce know-your-customer (KYC) rules on unhosted or self-hosted crypto wallets may again be under consideration by the U.S. federal government, particularly in the Treasury Department’s semiannual agenda of regulations. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

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House Bill Could Let Treasury Secretary Block International Crypto Transactions

U.S. House of Representatives introduced the America COMPETES Act designed to advance U.S. competitiveness and leadership around the globe earlier this week.

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