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Policy · 3 weeks ago Latvia Introduces One-Time 10% Crypto Tax Declaration Window for 2027 Latvia's parliament has approved a one-time 10% tax declaration window for crypto assets in 2027, allowing residents to declare holdings as of December 31, 2026.

Policy · 3 weeks ago Crypto PACs Spend Over $52 Million Against Sherrod Brown in Ohio Senate Race Political action committees aligned with the cryptocurrency industry have reported spending over $52 million to oppose Sherrod Brown's Senate bid in Ohio, highlighting the industry's significant financial influence in politics.

Policy · 3 weeks ago Anthropic Proposes Federal AI Safety Bill Amid Controversy Over Compute Threshold Anthropic has introduced a draft federal AI safety bill that has sparked debate over its proposed compute threshold of 10²⁵ FLOPs, which critics argue may be outdated and overly inclusive.

Policy · 3 weeks ago Tether's $6.3 Million Consulting Deal with Bo Hines Raises Ethical Concerns A consulting arrangement between Tether and a firm linked to former White House adviser Bo Hines has sparked scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest during his tenure in government.

Policy · 3 weeks ago White House Crypto Council Loses Last Staffer as Patrick Witt Exits Role Patrick Witt has stepped down as the executive director of the White House Crypto Council, leaving the council without any staff members. This departure raises questions about the future of U.S. crypto policy amid stalled legislation.

Policy · 3 weeks ago Russia, Iran, and China Use AI for Disinformation Ahead of US Midterms Ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, Russia, Iran, and China are employing generative AI to spread disinformation targeting American voters, according to recent reports.

Policy · 4 weeks ago UK AI Security Institute Regains Access to US AI Models After 17-Day Suspension The UK’s AI Security Institute has regained pre-release access to advanced AI models from US developers, ending a 17-day suspension that prioritized US safety reviews.

Policy · 4 weeks ago AI Executives Prepare for Potential Backlash Amid Cyberattack Concerns Leading AI executives, including those from OpenAI and Anthropic, are preparing for public backlash following potential catastrophic events like cyberattacks that could disrupt essential services.

Policy · 1 month ago Big Banks and Democrats Block Clarity Act, Impacting U.S. Crypto Regulation The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has been blocked by big banks and Democrats, leaving U.S. crypto regulations uncertain and reliant on existing agency authority.

Policy · 1 month ago Trump Announces $2.4 Billion AI Research Commitment from Tech Giants President Trump revealed a $2.4 billion pledge for AI research from 11 tech companies, aimed at enhancing scientific research through the Genesis Mission.

Policy · 1 month ago Anthropic Invests $150 Million in AI Research for U.S. Federal Agencies Anthropic has committed $150 million to the Genesis Mission, enhancing AI research capabilities for over 15 U.S. federal agencies, including NASA and NIH.

Policy · 1 month ago Greece Proposes 10% Capital Gains Tax on Crypto in New Regulatory Framework Greece is set to introduce a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency, marking its first formal tax framework for digital assets. The draft bill includes a €500 annual tax-free threshold and aims to align with EU transparency standards.

Policy · 1 month ago Trump to Present National Medals of Science to Musk, Brin, Huang, and Others On October 8, 2026, President Trump will award the National Medals of Science and Technology at the White House to prominent tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang.

Policy · 1 month ago Survey Reveals Public Concern Over U.S. AI Policy and Procurement Shifts A recent survey shows that many voters believe the Trump administration and Congress are failing to adequately address AI risks, coinciding with a shift in U.S. government AI procurement policies.

Policy · 1 month ago Sriram Krishnan Launches $500 Million AI Fund Focused on National Security Sriram Krishnan, former White House AI advisor, is raising a $500 million venture capital fund targeting growth-stage AI companies that align with U.S. national security interests.

Policy · 1 month ago Fairshake Supports 32 House Candidates with $6 Million Ahead of Midterms Fairshake has announced its backing for 32 U.S. House candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, with a total of $6 million in independent spending aimed at supporting those who favor crypto legislation.

Policy · 1 month ago CFTC Proposes New Regulations for Retail Leveraged Crypto Markets The CFTC has initiated a public comment period for new regulations aimed at retail leveraged crypto markets, following the recent failure of the Clarity Act in the Senate.

Policy · 1 month ago Euro Falls to 17-Month Low Amid Political Uncertainty in Spain and France The euro has dropped to its lowest level in 17 months, driven by political instability in Spain and rising concerns over France's fiscal health. This decline reflects heightened market anxiety regarding potential early elections and broader eurozone

Policy · 1 month ago Jay Clayton Appointed as White House AI Czar Amid Crypto Community Concerns Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has been appointed as the White House AI czar, leading a new task force to assess AI risks and opportunities. His previous role in the Ripple lawsuit raises concerns in the crypto community about potential regulatory i

Policy · 1 month ago ICBA Files Lawsuit Against OCC Over Crypto Trust Bank Charters The Independent Community Bankers of America has initiated legal action against the OCC, challenging its authority to grant national trust charters to non-fiduciary crypto firms.