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August ETF Flows Reveal Significant Rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum
Good morning, Asia. Here's a summary of the latest market news: Welcome to the Asia Morning Briefing, a daily roundup of top stories and market analysis from the US. For in-depth coverage of US markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas. August saw a rare reversal in ETF flows, with Bitcoin spot funds experiencing $751 million in net outflows after reaching an all-time high of $124,000, whil…
Sept. 1, 2025, 1 a.m.
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Crypto Tax Landscape in the US Remains Uncertain
Recent developments at the Internal Revenue Service have seen another high-profile departure from the digital assets division, leaving the agency without a clear leader in this rapidly expanding area of the US tax system. This comes as new tax policies are expected to lead to a significant increase in crypto-related filings. The chief of the IRS digital assets office, Trish Walker, has exited her…
Aug. 30, 2025, 2 p.m.
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US Regulator Invites Foreign Crypto Companies to Re-enter the Market
In a recent move to expand opportunities for US-based cryptocurrency businesses, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an advisory stating that foreign crypto companies registered with the agency as Foreign Boards of Trade can now directly interact with US customers. This development is part of the regulator's ongoing efforts to create a more favorable environment for the crypto industr…
Aug. 28, 2025, 6:46 p.m.
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US Government Explores Blockchain for Economic Data Distribution
In a groundbreaking move, the US government has started disseminating crucial economic data via blockchain technology, with the Department of Commerce's recent release of GDP numbers serving as a pilot project. According to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, this approach aims to make America's economic data 'immutable and globally accessible like never before.' To avoid favoring specific bloc…
Aug. 28, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
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Crypto Lobbyists Unite to Protect Software Developers in Senate Bill
The crypto industry's lobbying groups in Washington are taking a united stance on the market structure bill, emphasizing the need for robust protections for software developers and non-custodial service providers. In a letter signed by over 100 crypto businesses and organizations, including Coinbase, Kraken, and Ripple, the industry has called for nationwide protections to be included in the legi…
Aug. 27, 2025, 9 a.m.
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US Crypto Regulator Faces Significant Downsizing to Single Commissioner
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is on the verge of being reduced to a single commissioner, with Democrat Kristin Johnson set to leave the agency, leaving Acting Chairman Caroline Pham as the sole remaining member. Johnson's exit, announced on Tuesday, is scheduled for September 3, which will mark a significant decline in the commission's membership. In her farewell statement, Johnson …
Aug. 26, 2025, 8:09 p.m.
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US Senator Warner's Crypto Policy Stance May Hinder Industry's Legislative Goals
A key objective of the crypto industry's lobbying efforts - protecting software developers from legal liability for criminal misuse of their technology - may be under threat from Democratic Senator Mark Warner, according to individuals familiar with legislative discussions. As the Senate prepares to resume work, the completion of a crypto market structure bill is a top priority. However, Warner h…
Aug. 26, 2025, 6:13 p.m.
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Philippine Lawmaker Suggests Bitcoin Reserve to Combat National Debt
A proposed bill in the Philippine Congress seeks to establish a state-run bitcoin reserve, which would be inaccessible for 20 years, except for the purpose of reducing the country's growing debt burden, thereby imposing some of the strictest regulations on sovereign cryptocurrency storage to date. The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, introduced by Representative Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte, instruct…
Aug. 25, 2025, 7:53 a.m.
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IRS Crypto Unit Leader Exits Amid Looming US Tax Reforms for Digital Assets
As the US Internal Revenue Service prepares for significant changes in digital asset taxation, the head of its digital assets unit, Trish Turner, is departing to join the private sector. Her exit comes at a time when the agency is poised to experience a substantial increase in crypto-related filings, despite facing deep budget and staffing cuts. The IRS has introduced new rules and forms, includi…
Aug. 22, 2025, 7:13 p.m.
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CFTC Acting Chair Pham Takes Charge of Crypto Initiatives Amid Leadership Uncertainty
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is taking steps to address cryptocurrency regulation, despite uncertainty surrounding its leadership. Acting Chair Caroline Pham has initiated stakeholder engagement on recommendations from the President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, aiming to operationalize President Trump's vision for the crypto industry. The agency is seeking public input on…
Aug. 22, 2025, 2:27 p.m.