The view looking up to the attic at Helen Gregory’s Khandallah home. The High Court at Wellington has already heard that Gregory distrusted banks, preferring instead to keep plastic packets of cash hidden around her Baroda St house. In September 2023, Gregory was hospitalised after a fall and during that time, DeLuney and her husband
US Republican House leaders have pledged to consider three key crypto bills starting in mid-July as part of a regulatory “Crypto Week.” House Finance Committee Chair French Hill, House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson and Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday that they’d use the week of July 14 to 18 to look over a
Recognising the global shift toward digital finance, the government of Pakistan has recently initiated concrete steps to legalize cryptocurrency. This shift gained momentum following the Crypto Council’s resolution to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework aligned with international standards. The decision comes at a time when the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), in its sixth targeted
In brief The House will push forward on three major crypto bills during the week of July 14, including the CLARITY Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. Lawmakers say the legislation will provide regulatory certainty for digital assets and prevent the issuance of a U.S. central bank digital currency. The move forms part of
At first glance, LILPEPE may seem like another frog-themed meme coin, riding the viral momentum sparked by Pepe Coin (PEPE). But dig deeper, and you find one of the most unique ecosystems being built in the meme sector. Deployed on Ethereum, LILPEPE is not just a token — it’s a soon-to-launch Layer 2 blockchain designed
Amber International Holding (AMBR), a crypto trading firm Amber Group subsidiary, said it raised $25.5 million in a private placement to expand its $100 million Crypto Ecosystem Reserve, a fund designed to support strategic growth across blockchain networks. The raise, announced Thursday, was priced at $10.45 per share, which is a 5% discount to the
Falcon sat down with HousingWire to offer his perspective as a predecessor of Pulte’s and to showcase Falcon Capital Advisors’ new digital asset practice that advises mortgage lenders on how to safely incorporate crypto and other digital currencies into their businesses. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Sarah Wolak: Can you tell
US Senator Cynthia Lummis submitted a draft bill on Thursday, outlining several provisions to overhaul the tax code and exempt certain digital asset transactions from taxation after crypto amendments failed to appear in the budget package. The bill proposes a de minimis exemption for digital asset transactions and capital gains of $300 or less, with
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has introduced a sweeping digital asset tax reform bill aimed at modernizing how cryptocurrencies are taxed in the United States, renewing her efforts to ease regulatory burdens on digital asset users. What Happened: The legislation, unveiled on July 3, proposes to resolve several long-standing tax complications in the crypto sector, including
A US government watchdog has recommended reforms to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) criminal investigation division’s handling of digital assets, citing repeated failures to follow established protocols. In a Tuesday report, the US Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said its evaluation of the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) revealed shortcomings around the seizure and safeguarding