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The U.S. is preparing for an overhaul of tax regulations concerning cryptocurrencies, causing uncertainty among crypto firms and industry insiders. These regulations aim to guide businesses on reporting customers’ tax positions, potentially legitimizing the crypto sector. However, timelines and specific implications remain uncertain, stirring industry anxieties and prompting calls for clearer guidelines.

The British digital bank, Revolut, has ceased its cryptocurrency services for US customers due to shifting US regulations and market uncertainties. As crypto companies grapple with regulatory clampdowns and accusations of regulatory violations, it becomes challenging to maintain services for American clients. Despite setbacks, crypto-friendly banking services may return to the US market in future.

The U.S. national defense bill could pose compliance challenges for stablecoins like USDC due to proposed Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) measures. The standards may affect stablecoin holders’ identities and impact USDC’s market cap. The bill’s implications could also affect Coinbase, which derived almost 27% of its net revenue from USDC in Q1 2021.

A recent US court ruling suggests that not all sales and distributions of XRP tokens by Ripple were investment contracts. This could potentially affect the SEC’s enforcement landscape. However, this Ripple-centric decision doesn’t necessarily translate into a broad change for the crypto industry. It remains to be seen whether this ruling will significantly restrict SEC jurisdiction over the cryptocurrency market.

US Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand are to propose a new legislation known as the ‘Responsible Financial Innovation Act’, aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The bill plans to classify most cryptocurrencies as commodities and enforce crypto exchanges to store consumer assets in third-party trusts, enhancing security. Critics argue it may also create unintended consequences.

The metaverse and NFTs face dark clouds due to the SEC’s decision to classify some tokens as securities in a lawsuit against major crypto exchanges, causing significant losses among top tokens. The ongoing lawsuit highlights the need for proper classification and understanding of digital assets within regulatory frameworks.

eToro announced its U.S. customers will no longer be able to purchase Algorand, Decentraland, Dash, and Polygon starting next month due to the SEC’s increased regulatory oversight. The rapidly evolving regulatory landscape has also led Robinhood to stop supporting Cardano, Solana, and Polygon for U.S. customers. Both platforms highlight the challenge between innovation and regulation in the crypto landscape.

The SEC claims Solana, Polygon, and Cardano are securities, amidst lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase for offering and trading these tokens. The three coins undergo price decline and defend their regulatory statuses, emphasizing collaboration with regulators and exploring potential legal arguments.

The cryptocurrency world faces increased scrutiny from the SEC, with charges filed against Coinbase and Binance for alleged U.S. securities laws violations. Former SEC Cyber Chief, Robert Cohen, questions the fairness of the regulatory body’s approach, citing arbitrary classification and lack of clear guidance, which may harm businesses in the emerging industry.

Robinhood announced the end of support for Cardano, Polygon, and Solana due to their identification as unregistered securities in SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase. The decision aims to advocate for regulatory clarity and protect customers amidst the ongoing legal uncertainties.

Amidst the recent U.S. regional banking crisis, Circle, the company behind stablecoin USDC, anticipates a more optimistic future. As U.S. lawmakers draft proposals for clear crypto market regulations, Circle’s CEO believes compliance will give USDC a competitive edge over rivals.