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The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service has revised the rules for tax declarations on crypto assets. The new rules require foreign exchanges to report transactions to the agency and mandate that DeFi operations be disclosed. New Brazilian Tax Rules Target Foreign Exchanges, DeFi Activities The Facts The Brazilian Tax Agency (Receita Federal) has published new rules that introduce additional requirements for both companies and individuals, aiming to tighten tax collection from evaders. The new rules establish that all exchanges, both foreign and local, have to report the cryptocurrency operations of their Brazilian customers to the agency. In the same way, individuals…

Total crypto VC funding hit $8 billion in Q3 2025, powered not by hype but by policy stability. The Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance and tokenization’s rise turned regulation from a headwind into alpha. For investors, the shift signals predictable frameworks, institutional exits, and a market no longer ruled by speculation — a structural reset that makes compliance a source of performance. Why Policy Became the Catalyst Why ImportantCryptoRank data show US-based funds drove one-third of crypto VC activity in Q3. Federal clarity on stablecoins, taxation, and compliance drew institutions back, producing the strongest quarter since 2021. The figures confirm that…

A UK-led operation targeting Russian sanctions evasion has now made 128 arrests and seized $32.6 million in crypto and cash, according to a new update from the National Crime Agency. First publicized in 2024, Operation Destabilise had made 84 arrests and seized $25.5 million as of last December, yet the NCA’s update reveals that it has arrested an additional 45 suspected money launderers and seized over $6.6 million in cash. Operation Destabilise: the NCA has exposed a billion-dollar money laundering network that purchased a bank to fund the Russian war effort. Read the full story ➡️ https://t.co/NPTvJtgjgE@metpoliceUK @gardainfo pic.twitter.com/90vYyMLqou —…

Donald Trump announced that he would impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese products starting Nov. 1, in strong retaliation against China’s decision to restrict exports of rare earth materials essential for high-tech manufacturing. Markets reacted sharply to the announcement, with the S&P 500 index falling 2.7% from the previous day. The news triggered widespread volatility across global equities, leading crypto-related stocks to post steep declines as investor risk appetite weakened. Crypto Stocks Lead Double-Digit Market Sell-Off The renewed trade tensions between the US and China sparked a broad market sell-off that directly hit crypto-related stocks. As of Friday’s market…

August turned into a landmark month for Ripple and the XRP ecosystem after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission formally ended its multi-year case accusing Ripple Labs of offering unregistered securities. The lawsuit, originally filed in December 2020 near the end of President Donald Trump’s first term, targeted Ripple’s sales of XRP and set off one of the most polarizing legal battles in the digital asset industry. In a recent interview with Thinking Crypto, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce shed rare light on why the case was brought in the first place and why she herself never supported it. Why Was…

Following a comprehensive interview process, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has narrowed down his shortlist of candidates for the Fed Chair position from 11 to five. The final candidate is expected to be announced in January, but it has been reported that this candidate may not take over immediately. According to senior Treasury officials, the five finalists include current Fed officials Michelle Bowman, Vice Chair for Supervision, and Board Member Christopher Waller. The other candidates announced are National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, and BlackRock Chief Investment Officer Rick Rieder. The Treasury Department plans to…

Khurram Dara, a former policy lawyer at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, officially launched his campaign for New York State Attorney General. In a Friday notice, Dara cited his “regulatory and policy experience, particularly in the crypto and fintech space” among his reasons to try to unseat Attorney General Letitia James in 2026. The former Coinbase lawyer had been hinting since August at potential plans to run for office, claiming that James had engaged in “lawfare” against the crypto industry in New York. Source: Khurram Dara Until July, Dara was the regulatory and policy principal at Bain Capital Crypto, the digital asset…

USDC is cementing its role at the heart of regulated digital finance, with surging adoption, institutional backing, and unmatched liquidity fueling its rise as a global standard. Circle’s USDC Emerges as Cornerstone of Regulated Digital Currency Framework Growing institutional demand for regulated digital currencies continues to redefine the global financial landscape. The digital payments firm Circle (NYSE: CRCL) shared in a blog post on Oct. 9 that its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, USDC, forms the foundation of the GENIUS Act framework, solidifying its reputation as one of the most liquid and compliant stablecoins worldwide. Emphasizing that its regulated infrastructure and banking…

As crypto’s market structure bill slogs through the Senate, industry leaders have begun a concerted effort to advance separate tax-related priorities in Congress and within the Donald Trump administration. On Monday, a powerful industry nonprofit, the American Innovation Project, hosted a private dinner with House members to “educate” the lawmakers on issues related to crypto tax policy and underscore “the lack of clarity” around the issue, sources with direct knowledge of the gathering told Decrypt.  The dinner featured members of the tax-focused House Ways and Means Committee, including Adrian Smith (R-NE), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Greg Murphy (R-NC), Tom Suozzi (D-NY),…

With bitcoin down more than 20% this month — marking its harshest monthly showing since 2022 — the network’s hashprice has slipped to levels miners haven’t seen in years. With a little over a week left in November, mining revenue appears headed for territory not witnessed since last year. November Turns Nasty for Bitcoin Miners Bitcoin miners are likely daydreaming about a turnaround right now, because the revenue charts are painting a picture that’s… less than flattering. The steep drop in BTC’s price has shoved hashprice into the danger zone. So, what exactly is hashprice? Think of it as the…