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Proposed CLARITY ethics deal could save Trump millions in taxes: Bloomberg
The latest bipartisan ethics proposal would reportedly require Trump to divest crypto businesses while allowing him to defer capital gains taxes on those sales. A bipartisan ethics proposal pitched to US President Donald Trump to secure passage of the crypto market structure bill in Congress could create a significant tax benefit for the president, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The ethics addendum, which has not been made public, includes a provision requiring the president to divest from crypto-related businesses, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Japan FSA asks crypto exchanges to impose withdrawal delays to fight scams
Japanese authorities called for address registration, customer-specific limits and stronger authentication as part of a broader push to curb misuse of exchange accounts. Japan’s financial regulator has asked crypto exchanges to introduce withdrawal delays and other safeguards as authorities respond to increasingly sophisticated scams involving digital assets.
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White House to cut unnecessary Bitcoin, crypto regulations
They're aiming to simplify the process and make it easier for the U.S. to integrate with the global crypto market. This move could potentially boost market optimism, but it's still early days. We'll be keeping an eye on how this plays out, especially since it might influence future Bitcoin price forecasts.
The White House is essentially saying they want to cut through the noise and focus on what really matters. They're not looking to stifle innovation or growth, but rather create a more streamlined environment for crypto to thrive. This could be a big deal, especially for U.S.-based crypto companies looking to expand globally.
It's worth noting that this move might not directly impact the day-to-day trading of Bitcoin or other cryptos. But it could have a longer-term effect on market sentiment and overall market health. We'll be keeping a close eye on how this plays out and what it means for traders and investors.
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MARA’s Bitcoin stash fell 34% to under 36,000 BTC in H1
Hey, I got a quick update for you. MARA's Bitcoin stash took a hit in the first half of the year, dropping 34% to around 36,000 BTC. Now, I know what you're thinking - that's a pretty significant move. But here's the thing: MARA's making a strategic shift from just holding onto their Bitcoin to actually monetizing it. That's a broader trend we're seeing in the space, where companies are trying to balance their digital assets with financial stability. It's not just about holding onto Bitcoin anymore, it's about making it work for them. For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, our markets partner Kraken supports Bitcoin — link in show notes.
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Bitget explores licensed crypto presence in Bhutan
$100 billion. That’s the size of Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) economic zone, the backdrop for Bitget’s newest move. The exchange just signed an agreement with the city’s authority to start the paperwork for a licensed local operation, aiming to embed its infrastructure and talent pipeline as the zone builds out its digital‑finance ecosystem.
Bitget’s entry lines up with GMC’s recent hire of Canadian manager 3iQ, which will steward part of the country’s Bitcoin treasury. The partnership signals a growing confidence in Bhutan’s on‑chain assets and suggests the region could become a modest hub for regulated crypto services.
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Is Literally at Zero, XRP Bears Almost Give Up, Bitcoin (BTC) Back in Bull Mode: Crypto Market Review
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Solana whales just triggered a countdown that could skyrocket SOL’s daily burn rate by over 1,200%
Two Solana supply reforms are now on a live governance clock. SGP-0002 would cut future issuance, and SGP-0003 would burn resource fees in full. Both moved into discussion after the governance interface marked their 15% stake-support thresholds as met. The official records for the Solana supply reforms, SGP-0002 and SGP-0003, place the end of both discussion periods at Aug. 22, 15:13 UTC. A governance vote comes next. Implementation and feature-gating would follow any successful vote before the economics could change on-chain.
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Inside the $18 million Bitcoin gamble with zero margin calls until September
PowerCompute will face its first monthly decision on 307 pledged BTC on Sept. 2, when its $18.13 million loan from Arch Lending reaches the end of its initial 30-day period. The Bitcoin treasury and mining company refinanced three existing facilities into the collar loan at an initial 2% annual rate, avoiding an immediate sale of the coins but accepting a recurring repricing and settlement clock. The filed Reset Confirmation sets an 8:00 a.m. EST reference-price check against a $58,860 floor and $66,370 ceiling. PowerCompute then has until 5:00 p.m. EST to accept a new quote or close out.
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AVAX One holds $88 million in Avalanche tokens, but its lender only wants cash or Bitcoin
An unnamed institutional investor has drastically tightened its leash on AVAX One, raising the Nasdaq-listed crypto firm's minimum liquidity requirement 35-fold and strictly excluding its namesake Avalanche token from counting toward the new threshold. The stringent restructuring, detailed in an Aug. 5 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, follows the July departure of CEO Jolie Kahn. Her exit triggered a default on a key-person covenant, forcing the digital asset treasury company to renegotiate its debt.
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Ethereum’s DeFi lending dominance rises to 67% of onchain borrowing
Ethereum's DeFi lending dominance strengthens its role as a critical infrastructure, enhancing liquidity and attracting more participants to the ecosystem. The post Ethereum’s DeFi lending dominance rises to 67% of onchain borrowing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.