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Buenos Aires is introducing a new taxation framework that will hit freelancers and stores receiving crypto with a 6% gross income tax when sold. Analysts state that, while the tax brings more clarity, it also goes against adoption. Buenos Aires Clarifies Crypto Taxation, but Analysts Still Complain The city of Buenos Aires is clarifying the taxation laws on crypto, issuing a new framework that details a 6% gross income tax on these assets. The new tax will be applied to entities or citizens receiving crypto and then selling it, implementing a 6% levy on the spread between the price when…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Could “Gaming Capital Markets” spur interest in crypto gaming? Zynga co-founder Justin Waldron is behind the upcoming launch of the Open Game Protocol, a chain-agnostic app layer that aims to reward players of any game in any token — and reward developers with tokens, too. “We think the most important thing for players is that they get rewarded, and even more so, that they believe in the rewards they get. And the most important thing for developers is that they get more players, and that at the…

When Bitcoin first emerged, its mission was simple and that was to create a decentralized alternative to traditional finance. Over time, it became the world’s most trusted store of value, but not without limits. While DeFi exploded across other blockchains, Bitcoin largely remained on the sidelines. At Korea Blockchain Week 2025, Bit Layer stood out as one of the projects aiming to change that.—In this interview, we sat down with Charlie Hu, a key figure in the Bitcoin ecosystem and one of the driving forces behind Bit Layer, a project redefining how Bitcoin connects with the rest of the blockchain…

Ethereum price failed to extend gains above $4,750 and declined. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to rise above $4,600 in the short term. Ethereum started a downside correction below $4,620 and $4,600. The price is trading below $4,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $4,560 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below $4,420. Ethereum Price Corrects Gains Ethereum price extended gains above $4,600 and $4,620, like Bitcoin. ETH price even tested…

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has rejected a company’s application for listing its shares. According to reports, the firm raised funds through a preferential stock offering to invest a bulk of the funds in cryptocurrencies, which is why the stock exchange barred its listing. In its statement, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) mentioned that “the policy on investment in virtual digital assets (VDAs) is under review and till a final view emerges, we would not be able to process the applications of this nature”. The company in question, Jetking Infotrain, engages in IT training. The firm had initially gotten an…

On Thursday, October 9, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), made remarks on the latest adjustment made to the BNB Chain, emphasizing the extent to which the network fee has been reduced this year. In a statement that has stirred debates across the crypto community, Binance’s CZ revealed that the BNB Chain gas fees have dropped by 20x in 2025. The statement came shortly after the network confirmed, via the official BNB Chain Twitter page, that it has successfully deployed the new standard gas fee of 0.05 Gwei for the entire Binance ecosystem. Notably, 0.05 Gwei…

Xyra Labs, a well-known platform focused on enhancing the accessibility of Web3 and DeFi tools, has announced a new upgrade called “Split Routing.” With the release of Split Routing, Xyra Labs endeavors to deliver CEX-level pricing for DeFi swaps. As mentioned in Xyra Labs’ official social media announcement, the upgrade is focused on delivering the finest swap rates and ultra-low slippage.In this respect, the development denotes a crucial move toward filling the performance gap existing between decentralized and centralized exchanges. Xyra Labs Bridges Gap Between Centralized Exchange and DeFi Swaps By launching the Split Routing upgrade, Xyra Labs attempts to…

Ethereum has been highly correlated with small-cap equities, which are very sensitive to interest rates, and analysts say both could move higher with more cuts on the horizon. Analysts at macro investor outlet Milk Road said on Tuesday that there is an “almost spooky” correlation between Ether (ETH) and the Russell 2000 Index, which comprises small-cap equities. Both are highly sensitive to interest rates, and with as many as four consecutive cuts potentially on the horizon, the analysts said to “expect both of them to move up in tandem.” The Russell 2000 Index tracks 2,000 US public companies with a…

Tether has minted another $1 billion in USDT on the Ethereum blockchain. That Martini Guy and various on-chain tracking platforms, such as Whale Alert, swiftly adopted this USDT mint move. Also, the increased activity signals a clear demand for additional liquidity across crypto markets, particularly within DeFi and on major exchanges. Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, is clearly intent on strengthening the company’s presence across multiple blockchains. All in all, this mint further builds USDT’s position at the core of crypto capital flows. TETHER JUST MINTED $1BN WORTH OF USDT pic.twitter.com/dYoVLNllii — That Martini Guy ₿ (@MartiniGuyYT) September 27, 2025 USDT…

A majority of lawmakers in the US Senate voted to confirm Jonathan McKernan as Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the Department of the Treasury. In a Tuesday vote of 51 to 47, the Senate confirmed McKernan to the US Treasury, serving under Secretary Scott Bessent. Though the US government has been shut down since lawmakers failed to pass a bill extending funding beyond Sept. 30, Congress can essentially continue to operate. McKernan, nominated to the Treasury by US President Donald Trump in June, has previously suggested opposition to debanking policies in the government, but did not explicitly tie the…