The House Ways and Means Committee is set to review draft crypto tax bills covering staking, mining, network fees, and reporting. This discussion highlights the increasing focus on integrating crypto into the tax code, potentially impacting how digital assets are treated fiscally in the U.S.
Securitize has announced that the SEC has declared its S-4 registration statement effective, moving it closer to a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. This development marks a significant step towards the firm's listing on the NYSE, potentially setting a precedent for other tokenization firms.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed that authorized UK funds could hold up to 10% in crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs). This proposal follows last year's lift of the retail ban, indicating a shift towards greater acceptance of crypto assets in traditional financial products.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $1.7 billion in outflows over the past week, the largest since early 2025. Analysts attribute this to macroeconomic factors, including a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, affecting investor sentiment towards crypto ETFs.
Bitmine has purchased 126,971 ETH for approximately $207 million, increasing its treasury to 5.54 million ETH, valued at around $9 billion. This move comes as Ether trades nearly 30% below its April highs, indicating strategic accumulation by Bitmine.