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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently held a public hearing to address concerns raised by the industry. The responses from industry representatives were consistent with those expressed by individuals and artificial intelligence. However, what stood out was the receptiveness of the IRS and Treasury Department officials on the call.

Regulating an industry in full for the first time is a complex task that requires careful planning and execution. The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) should consider implementing regulations in phases to ensure progress is made as the new regime is rolled out.

Alterscope (formerly Solity Network) has unveiled its Web 3.0 Risk Infrastructure, providing support for protocol teams and investment firms. With the highly interconnected nature of decentralized financial ecosystems, systemic risks are a major concern. Alterscope aims to address this issue and make the crypto industry smarter and more transparent.

Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse believes that the recent legal victories of his company over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could indicate a shift in the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in the country. In an interview with CNBC, Garlinghouse argues that the SEC will need to reconsider its approach of using lawsuits to regulate the industry. He questions the SEC's mission to protect investors and wonders who they are truly safeguarding in this process. Garlinghouse sees Ripple's legal wins as a positive development for the entire crypto industry, as it puts the SEC in check. He expresses hope that this will lead to a more favorable environment for the thriving of the crypto industry in the United States, which has immense potential and is the largest economy in the world.

The Treasury has proposed new rules that are currently in a comment period. These rules, if implemented, will have significant implications for both brokers and everyday investors.

OMG Token, which reached a record high of $25.4 in January 2018, has experienced a significant decline in value. This decline can be attributed to the emergence of rollups such as Arbitrum, Optimism, and zero-knowledge rollups like Mina and Dusk Network.

OKX Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau has announced the launch of X1, a new network that aims to educate and onboard users into the world of Web3. X1 is designed to be scalable and accessible, making it an ideal platform for developers to build user-friendly and high-quality consumer Web3 applications. The network also ensures interoperability with other networks and ecosystems, allowing for seamless integration and collaboration. With X1, developers can leverage its capabilities to create innovative and cutting-edge solutions that enhance the Web3 experience. Join X1 today and be a part of the future of decentralized applications!

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently proposed a new tax reporting rule that has raised concerns within the decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency communities. This rule, known as the "broker rule," has been criticized for its potential negative impacts on non-custodial and open platforms.

In the world of cryptocurrency, there is a growing optimism about its future potential. One prominent figure, Wood, is particularly bullish on crypto and predicts significant growth in the market.

Consensus 2024 is CoinDesk's highly anticipated annual event that serves as a gathering for all aspects of the crypto, blockchain, and Web3 communities. This event has a long-standing reputation for being the most influential in the industry. It brings together experts, enthusiasts, and innovators from around the world to discuss and explore the latest trends, developments, and opportunities in the crypto space.

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Traders who invested in XRP futures experienced significant losses of approximately $7.26 million within the last 24 hours. These losses were a result of the volatile price movements triggered by false rumors surrounding a potential exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing by BlackRock (BLK).

A widely followed crypto trader predicts that Bitcoin (BTC) could potentially experience significant growth in the remaining weeks of 2023. Pseudonymous analyst Dave the Wave suggests that it is not out of the realm of possibility for Bitcoin to rally to its record high of slightly over $69,000, which would represent an 87% increase from its current level.

Gas prices on the Ethereum network reached a peak of 270 gwei on Thursday, the highest level since June 2022. As a result, the cost of trading swaps surged to between $60 and $100 for a few hours.

A widely followed analyst is optimistic about the future of Dogecoin (DOGE), the largest memecoin by market cap, as the crypto markets continue to grow.

CME, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, has emerged as the top futures and perpetual futures exchange, according to CoinGlass data. With an open interest (OI) of approximately $4.07 billion, CME holds a market share of 24.7%. On the other hand, Binance, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, experienced a decrease in OI, standing at $3.8 billion, down 7.8% in the past 24 hours.