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IRS, in Boon to Crypto, Will Reportedly Ignore How Bill Defines Broker; Bitcoin Rises

Citing an unnamed official, Bloomberg said Treasury won’t go after crypto firms that don’t meet the tax code’s definitions of a “broker.”

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Marchés

US Sanctions Bitcoin Address Belonging to Suspected Syria-Based Terrorist Fundraiser

According to the US Treasury Department, the suspect solicited donations for a militant group involved in the Syrian civil war.

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Marchés

Presidential Advisory Group Promises Stablecoin Recommendations

The Treasury Department didn't lay out a timeline for when it will publish its recommendations on stablecoin regulation.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen "underscored the need to act quickly" on stablecoin regulations, a press release said.

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US Presidential Advisory Group to Discuss Stablecoins

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chair Rostin Behnam will also participate in Monday's meeting.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is convening a presidential advisory group to examine the benefits and risks of stablecoins.

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Treasury Nominees Pledge to Enforce New Crypto Regulation

The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing for Ryan Nelson and Elizabeth Rosenberg, who have been nominated to financial crimes roles within the Treasury Department. CoinDesk's Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares some key takeaways and the implications for crypto regulation under the Biden administration.

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Treasury Nominees Pledge to Enforce New Crypto Regulations

"I would prioritize implementing pieces" of a new AML law around crypto, Treasury Department nominee Brian Nelson said.

Brian Nelson (left) and Elizabeth Rosenberg have been nominated to a pair of financial crime positions within the U.S. Treasury Department.

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US Treasury Calls for Businesses to Report Crypto Transfers of More Than $10K to the IRS

The report highlighted virtual currencies and cash as potential ways to hide income from the government.

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US Government Sanctions Crypto Addresses Linked to Russian Election Fraud Scheme

The move is part of a sweeping set of actions taken by the U.S. government against alleged Russian election interference.

The U.S. Treasury Department is adding new digital currency addresses it claims are tied to election interference efforts by a Russian entity.

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BitPay to Pay $500K to Settle OFAC Sanction Violation Charges

BitPay is accused of facilitating over 2,100 transactions with individuals in sanctioned nations.