Personnel shifts in SEC leadership, tax proposals and corporate BTC accumulation are drawing investor attention.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler announced his resignation at the beginning of 2025, in anticipation of the dismissal signaled by President Donald Trump. Media reports indicate plans to transfer certain regulatory responsibilities from the SEC to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), including oversight of the Bitcoin and Ethereum markets.
Source: Bloomberg
The Confederation’s presidential candidate has announced a draft bill aimed at eliminating capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions. Potential support may come from the Confederation and the Third Way alliance. The proposal’s implementation will depend on the stance taken by segments of the Civic Coalition or Law and Justice party.
Source: X
MicroStrategy has acquired 55,500 BTC for $5.4 billion, increasing its total holdings to 386,700 BTC. Meanwhile, the price of Bitcoin has approached the psychological threshold of $100,000.
Source: Yahoo
A U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that the Department of the Treasury exceeded its authority in imposing sanctions on Tornado Cash. The court determined that smart contracts do not constitute “property” under legal definitions, as they cannot be controlled or owned.
Source: Cointelegraph
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