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The Impact of Recent Elections on US Crypto Policy: Coin Center Shares Insights

[Nov 24 8:08 PM] The recent U.S. elections could significantly shape the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies, according to Coin Center, a nonprofit focused on policy issues in the sector. Coin Center Analyzes Post-Election Crypto Policy Shifts In a detailed…

Coin Center warns US policies could scare away crypto investors despite Trump win

[Nov 23 5:12 AM] Coin Center says that while a Trump administration will undoubtedly be positive for crypto, there are still several ongoing cases that could prove troublesome to investors and developers.

Coin Center lawyers argue Tornado Cash is not property

[Nov 20 6:00 PM] The Coin Center lawsuit, first filed in 2022, noted that one plaintiff used Tornado Cash to protect his identity while donating money.

Crypto-staking Jarretts again sue IRS over block reward taxes

[Oct 11 5:43 AM] A previous case brought by Josh and Jessica Jarrett was dismissed in 2022 after the IRS conceded to refund some of the tax paid. 

Founding Coin Center Chief Jerry Brito Stepping Down After Decade

[Sep 30 8:25 PM] Jerry Brito, the founding executive director of the venerable-for-crypto advocacy and research organization Coin Center will step down by the end of the year, he wrote in a post on the group's website, adding that he'll be retaining a board seat.

Coin Center Wins Right to Sue U.S. Treasury, IRS Again Over Controversial Tax Reporting Rule

[Aug 19 1:09 PM] Crypto think tank Coin Center will get another shot at suing the U.S. Treasury Department over what it says is an “unconstitutional” amendment to the tax code that would require Americans to disclose the details of certain crypto transactions to…

Coin Center Warns of DOJ Overreach in Tornado Cash, Samourai Wallet Cases

[Apr 30 1:35 PM] The recent actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against non-custodial crypto wallet developers have sparked controversy and concern within the cryptocurrency community. According to Coin Center, these charges mark a significant shift from…

New Stablecoin Bill Faces Criticism for Stifling Innovation and Breaching First Amendment 

[Apr 20 3:25 PM] A new bill co-sponsored by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, aimed at regulating stablecoins, has drawn criticism for potentially stifling innovation and breaching First Amendment rights. The bill includes a provision that bans all…

Crypto Think Tank Rebels Against This US Senator, Here’s Why

[Jan 16 7:00 PM] On December 18, 2023, US Senator Elizabeth Warren sent three letters to the Coin Center Director Jerry Brito, Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith, and crypto exchange Coinbase. The senator set January 14, 2024, as the deadline for a response…

Coin Center and Blockchain Association slam ‘unworkable’ US Senate DeFi bill

[Jul 20, 2023 9:34 PM] Coin Center said the bill was unconstitutional, while the Blockchain Association called it incompatible with blockchain technology.

Controversial ‘Tiktok Ban Bill’ Sparks Concerns Among Cryptocurrency and Technology Advocates

[Mar 29, 2023 12:00 PM] Cryptocurrency and technology proponents have recently been discussing a new bipartisan bill called the “Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology (RESTRICT)” Act. In addition to…

New House Financial Services Committee chair wants to delay crypto tax changes

[Dec 15, 2022 11:47 PM] U.S. Republican Representative Patrick McHenry called for clarification on a “poorly” written digital asset tax provision in a letter to the Treasury.