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Blockchain Association Sues IRS Over New Crypto Regulations

The Blockchain Association, in collaboration with the Texas Blockchain Council, has launched a lawsuit against the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over its latest cryptocurrency regulations. The legal challenge, announced on Dec. 28, pushes back against the IRS’ new rules…

TraderTraitor Group Has Links in Major $300M DMM Bitcoin Hack

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Japan’s National Police Agency, noted that a North Korean hacking group, TraderTraitor, orchestrated the infamous Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin hack. In May, the exchange lost 4,502.9 Bitcoin, comprising 48.2 billion yen ($305…

Canadian Firm Matador Adds Bitcoin to its Balance Sheet

Canadian firm Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV: MATA) has announced a bold step to strengthen its corporate treasury by investing $4.5 million in Bitcoin. The Toronto Stock Exchange listed firm said it will transition the majority of its cash reserves from…

Metaplanet Makes Record 620 BTC Purchase Amid Price Dip

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made its largest Bitcoin purchase to date, acquiring nearly 620 BTC as the cryptocurrency trades below $100,000. On December 23, the company announced the $60 million acquisition of 619.7 BTC at an average price of…