Adam Forsyth

Pro-Crypto Paul Atkins Takes Over as SEC Chair

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), clearing the way for a major shift in the agency’s approach to crypto. The vote came down 52–44 on April 9, 2025, confirming what many already expected: Washington’s regulatory stance on digital assets is changing. If…

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Trump Signs Bill Repealing IRS DeFi Broker Rule in Crypto Industry Win

In a landmark move, US President Donald Trump on April 10 signed into law a resolution repealing the IRS’s controversial “DeFi Broker Rule” and effectively blocked expanded tax reporting requirements for decentralized finance platforms. The measure, introduced by Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) and supported in the Senate by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), used the Congressional…

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BlackRock draws $3 billion in digital asset inflows in Q1, AUM reaches $11.6 trillion

Key Takeaways BlackRock attracted $3 billion in digital asset product inflows in the first quarter of 2025. Digital assets represent a small portion of BlackRock’s business, accounting for 0.5% of total assets under management. Share this article Investors poured around $3 billion into BlackRock’s digital asset products in Q1 2025, contributing to $84 billion in…

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