Tag: regulation

Atkins' SEC: 5 Ways Crypto Freedom Will Finally Win

Atkins' SEC: 5 Ways Crypto Freedom Will Finally Win

The winds are shifting. The confirmation of Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman isn't just another political appointment. It's a seismic tremor in the crypto landscape. For far too long we’ve watched innovation flee to other countries. Regulatory uncertainty and an SEC more concerned with making examples of companies than fostering...

Atkins' SEC Confirmation: Will Crypto Finally Get Clear Rules?

Atkins' SEC Confirmation: Will Crypto Finally Get Clear Rules?

The cryptocurrency landscape has been a raucous period of technological advancement and speculation, frequently overshadowed by a cloud of regulatory fog. Now that Paul Atkins has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), what next? Will sunnier days be in store for the marketplace?...

DoJ's Crypto Shift: Why Less Regulation is the Only Way Forward

DoJ's Crypto Shift: Why Less Regulation is the Only Way Forward

The Department of Justice's (DoJ) recent decision to effectively disband the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) isn't a setback. It's a necessary course correction. It's not about letting criminals run wild. It's about recognizing that innovation thrives in sunlight, not under the suffocating blanket of regulatory overreach. Think of it...

Crypto Crime Unit Revival? 3 Reasons Why It's a Mistake

Crypto Crime Unit Revival? 3 Reasons Why It's a Mistake

Senate Democrats, led by figures like Durbin and Warren, are pushing for the DOJ to revive the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). Their reasoning you ask? A laissez faire attitude towards crypto is leaving the keys to the criminal playground. Is more government always the answer? Aren’t we ignoring the...

5 Reasons Trump's Crypto Embrace Threatens Us All

5 Reasons Trump's Crypto Embrace Threatens Us All

Trump’s sudden embrace of crypto ain’t just good politics. For everyone who cares about a just and democratic future, it’s an urgent alarm. Forget the hype around decentralization and financial sovereignty. Beneath the shiny new surface is a hidden minefield of disasters waiting to happen, and a Trump-fueled crypto boom...

5 Ways Trump's Crypto Push Could Backfire on Everyday People

5 Ways Trump's Crypto Push Could Backfire on Everyday People

Trump's newfound love for crypto is raising eyebrows, and not just because it's a stark contrast to his previous skepticism. The prospect of being their own boss and finding financial independence is immensely attractive, especially to new generations of workers. A deeper examination reveals shortcomings or flaws that could jeopardize...

Crypto Bill Milestone: What Scott's First 100 Days Mean For You

Crypto Bill Milestone: What Scott's First 100 Days Mean For You

The crypto world is abuzz with anticipation as major legislative efforts begin to pick up steam in Washington. With Senator Tim Scott playing a central role, the potential passage of the GENIUS Act and a broader crypto market structure bill could reshape the landscape for investors and businesses alike. Token...

NFT Tax Case Shows Individual Responsibility Needed, Not More Regulation

NFT Tax Case Shows Individual Responsibility Needed, Not More Regulation

Waylon Wilcoxface, 45 of Pennsylvania, is in trouble. He claimed to have avoided more than $3.2 million in taxes by not reporting his CryptoPunks NFT sales. What’s more, he raked in an eye-popping $12.3 million selling digital avatars. Instead, he indicated zero income from virtual assets across the board. Zero!...

Trump's First 100 Days: Crypto's Wild Ride & Finance Shake-Up

Trump's First 100 Days: Crypto's Wild Ride & Finance Shake-Up

Those first 100 days of any presidential administration usually lay the foundation for everything that follows in the years ahead. For the cryptocurrency and financial sectors, the Trump administration's initial policies signaled significant shifts, blending potential opportunities with inherent risks. Token ATH! is back to break down what it all...

NFT Millionaire's Tax Dodge Exposes Crypto's Wild West

NFT Millionaire's Tax Dodge Exposes Crypto's Wild West

$3.2 million. Let that number sink in. For example, the IRS alleges that Pennsylvania’s Waylon Wilcox, 45, avoided paying over a million dollars in taxes. He racked up a huge $12.3m of profits flipping CryptoPunks, those fashionable pixelated avatars that moonwalked into the NFT-world’s collective subconscious. And he reported zero...