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The Year in Ethereum: Lawsuits, ETFs, Technical Upgrades and Trump
Ethereum didn't smash its all-time price record, unlike Bitcoin, but plenty still happened—from ETFs to tech improvements and more.Source link
Crypto Industry Strikes Back: Lawsuit Challenges ‘Unconstitutional’ IRS Regulations
The Blockchain Association, the Defi Education Fund, and the Texas Blockchain Council are preparing to fight back against the recently finalized so-called crypto ‘broker’ rules issued by the Treasury and the IRS. The coalition asserts that these rules are unconstitutional and represent regulatory overreach by these agencies. Crypto Coalition Files Lawsuit to Push Against IRSSource link
Blockchain Sleuth Warns of New Crypto-Focused Social Engineering Exploit
Tay, a well-known blockchain security investigator, has reported on a new social engineering scheme targeting the cryptocurrency industry. She explained that industry workers are at risk, as attackers pose as field executives offering high-paying job opportunities. Social Engineering Schemes Come to the Crypto Industry: New Exploit Unveiled Social engineering-based schemes are on the rise andSource link
Expert: D.O.G.E. Needs Real-Time Data for Economic Decision Making
Stefan Rust, CEO of Truflation, says the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) needs to rethink how the U.S. government measures and manages the economy’s health using real-time metrics. D.O.G.E. Must Champion More Responsive Policies Stefan Rust, the CEO of Truflation, says his open letter to D.O.G.E. is intended to encourage its leaders, Elon Musk andSource link
Japan Hesitates on Bitcoin Reserve, While US Debate Rages
The Japanese government says discussions about making bitcoin (BTC) a reserve asset are still in the early stages. Lawmaker Urges Japan to Emulate the US The Japanese government says discussions about making bitcoin (BTC) a reserve currency are still in their early stages, making it difficult to express a view on the topic. Prime MinisterSource link