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Taiwan will review global trends before deciding on crypto ETFs

The Financial Supervisory Commission considers itself to be “in the exploratory phase” for crypto exchange-traded funds.

Web3 firm detects major security flaw in common smart contracts

A security vulnerability potentially affecting hundreds of smart contracts that were pre-built using a commonly used open-source library has been reported by Web3 firm Thirdweb.

IRS team reports rise in crypto tax investigations

According to the fiscal year 2023 report, the IRS unit investigated failures to disclose crypto holdings and report on capital gains for transactions.

Tax services are getting pushy to have crypto declared: Law Decoded, Nov. 27–Dec. 4

Spain and Brazil are chasing cryptocurrency stored abroad, while the U.K. wants taxes paid for crypto assets that weren’t previously declared.

Coinbase initiative announces crypto-themed US presidential forum

Presidential candidates Asa Hutchinson, Vivek Ramaswamy and Dean Phillips will discuss blockchain and crypto ahead of the New Hampshire Primary.

Platypus exploiters walk free after claiming to be ‘ethical hackers’

While Mohammed M. and his brother were cleared of all criminal charges, 7.8 million euros worth of crypto tokens became inaccessible after getting stuck in a wallet.

South African regulator may license 36 crypto companies in December

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority reviewed 128 applications from crypto service asset providers.

South Korean financial authorities solicit reports on unlicensed crypto exchanges

Financial regulators in South Korea have opened a window of time for people to come forward and report any unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country.

Bitcoin is of ‘national strategic importance’ says US Space Force officer

U.S. Space Force Major Jason Lowery wants the U.S. military to prioritize the investigation of proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin for the country’s defense.

Binance is now ‘totally different’: Interview with CEO Richard Teng

In a one-on-one interview with Cointelegraph, the new CEO of Binance takes stock of the exchange’s future following a landmark $4.3 billion settlement with United States authorities.

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust aims for ETF shift to narrow discount

This move seeks to better synchronize GBTC’s shares with the real Bitcoin price and introduce a streamlined mechanism for investors to create or redeem shares effortlessly.

Bitcoin ETF race has a new player, Binance ends support for BUSD, and more: Hodler’s Digest: Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

Bitcoin ETF race has a new entrant, Binance is ending support for the BUSD stablecoin, and ChatGPT’s first year in review.

SEC faces sanctions threat as Judge questions DEBT Box case accuracy

Initially, the SEC, led by attorney Michael Welsh, had convinced the court to freeze DEBT Box’s assets, arguing the company was moving to Dubai, beyond U.S. regulatory reach.

The SEC is facing another defeat in its recycled lawsuit against Kraken

The Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Kraken for selling cryptocurrencies, but it looks like a recycled version of a losing lawsuit.

Nayib Bukele steps down as El Salvador’s President ahead of re-election bid

Acting President Claudia Rodríguez de Guevara, the first female head of state for El Salvador, took office on Dec. 1 and is expected to serve until June 2024.

Sam Bankman-Fried will not file any post-trial motions, say lawyers

The former FTX CEO was found guilty of seven felony charges on Nov. 2, for which he could face up to 115 years in prison.

Terraform Labs and SEC lawyers spar over whistleblower in court: Report

Though many filings in the SEC case were made under seal, Judge Jed Rakoff reportedly suggested that nothing would remain confidential should the matter go to trial.

Real AI use cases in crypto: Crypto-based AI markets, and AI financial analysis

Increasing numbers of blockchain marketplaces offer crowdsourced data and compute for AI models — and can AI analysis improve fund returns?

Evidence mounts as new artists jump on Stability AI, Midjourney copyright lawsuit

The battle continues as artists amend a lawsuit previously struck down by court authorities against major AI companies that have allegedly violated creative copyright laws.

Australia’s confusing new crypto tax guidance is ‘toilet paper,’ says law firm

“I am actively telling people they are best ignoring it,” Cadena Legal’s founder tells Cointelegraph after controversial new tax guidance on DeFi was released in November.

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