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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 Review Act (CRA) to reverse the IRS rule finalized in late 2024. The law now prevents similar regulations from being reintroduced without new legislation. The IRS rule in question aimed to broaden the definition of a “broker” to include developers of self-custodial wallets and DeFi applications – platforms that allow users to exchange digital assets directly without intermediaries. Originally stemming from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the rule sought to close perceived tax gaps in crypto trading by requiring these entities to report user transaction data to both the IRS and taxpayers. It was scheduled to take effect in 2027. Critics argued that the rule was incompatible with how decentralized platforms operate. Unlike traditional brokerages, DeFi platforms typically do not collect or store personal information, which would make compliance with IRS reporting standards technically unfeasible. Industry experts also warned that the rule could drive innovation offshore, as developers and companies might relocate to jurisdictions with less stringent oversight. Supporters of the rule, including some Democratic lawmakers, maintained that without such requirements, high-income crypto investors could exploit regulatory loopholes to avoid taxation. Representative Carey hailed the repeal as a win for innovation and taxpayer privacy. He also praised President Trump’s support, aligning it with the administration’s broader pro-crypto agenda. “The DeFi Broker Rule needlessly hindered American innovation, infringed on the privacy of everyday Americans, and was set to overwhelm the IRS with an overflow of new filings that it doesn’t have the infrastructure to handle during tax season. I thank President Trump for signing this important bill into law and Crypto Czar Sacks for his leadership in supporting America’s continued place as the global leader in the emerging crypto industry.” Since returning to office, Trump has formed a federal crypto task force and advocated for policies that encourage blockchain development. The bill’s swift passage through Congress – clearing the House on March 11 and the Senate on March 26 – signals growing momentum within the Republican-led legislature to scale back regulatory intervention in crypto markets. The Trump administration has adopted a more supportive stance on cryptocurrency and has signaled a complete shift in regulatory posture by scaling back the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) aggressive approach under former Chair Gary Gensler. Several investigations and legal actions initiated against crypto companies during the Biden era have been dropped, and the securities regulator has started engaging with industry players to reassess its regulatory framework.

Asset management giant Grayscale has updated its lists of crypto assets under consideration and included in its products, naming Maple, Geodnet, and Story as the projects it’s most bullish on this quarter. On April 10, Grayscale Investments updated its lists of crypto assets under consideration and included in its products. Among the new additions in the DeFi sector are Mantra ( OM ), Maple (SYRUP), and Pendle ( PENDLE ), and Lombard (LMBR). In the AI and Data Oracles sector, Grayscale has added Sentient (SENT), Prime Intellect (PRIME), and Space and Time (STT). For Smart Contract Platforms, the new assets include Babylon (BABY), Berachain ( BERA ), Celestia ( TIA ), and Hedera Hashgraph ( HBAR ). For Decentralized Identity and Web3, Toncoin ( TON ), Arbitrum ( ARB ), TRON ( TRX ), and VeChain ( VET ) are now under consideration. As for the NFTs and Metaverse sectors, Grayscale has added Immutable ( IMX ), Story ( IP ), and Aixbt ( AIXBT ). Lastly, in Utilities & Services, Grayscale has included DeepBook ( DEEP ), Eigen Layer ( EIGEN ), and Geodnet (GEOD). It’s important to note that just because an asset is under consideration, it will become part of Grayscale’s investment products. Whether these assets make it into a product depends on the ongoing evaluations and assessments by Grayscale’s research team. Grayscale aims to update its asset lists as frequently as 15 days after each quarter ends, with the next update scheduled for mid-July 2025. The projects that go into Grayscale’s Assets Under Consideration list are identified through Grayscale’s quarterly research efforts, where the team reviews a wide range of digital assets to inform adjustments to the FTSE/Grayscale Crypto Sectors indexes. From this research, the team compiles a Top 20 list —a snapshot of projects showing strong potential for growth in the upcoming quarter based on factors such as network growth, potential future developments, the sustainability of underlying fundamentals, token valuation, inflation of token supply, and possible risks. Over the last quarter, Grayscale Research has observed promising developments at the application layer rather than just the infrastructure layer. This quarter, they’re focusing on tokens that demonstrate practical, non-speculative uses of blockchain technology across three key narratives: tokenization of real-world assets, decentralized physical infrastructure, and intellectual property. In particular, Grayscale has highlighted Maple, Geodnet, and Story Protocol as projects it’s most bullish on this quarter.

Synthetix’s sUSD stablecoin has been making waves. In the past few days, its value has suddenly plummeted from $1 to around $0.85. Most DeFi users are wondering what’s behind this drop? In the stablecoin world, losing that much peg is no small feat—like digital change, sUSD should always be close to $1. But in reality, at the time of writing, it’s still down 6.51%. Of course, this isn’t without reason. Synthetix founder Kain Warwick explained that the drop in sUSD’s value has something to do with a system update. The protocol is preparing to move to a new version—called V3—that completely changes the way its debt management works. The old version, which had been keeping sUSD stable, was deactivated as part of this transition. Well, during that transition, the price of sUSD became unstable. 🚨JUST IN: SYNTHETIX PROTOCOL'S SYNTHETIC USD, SUSD, DEPEGS TO $0.85 — BSCN Headlines (@BSCNheadlines) April 10, 2025 While this may have caused some concern, Warwick is quick to stress one important thing: sUSD is not an algorithmic stablecoin with no collateral. It’s not UST 2.0. It’s still backed by assets like ETH and SNX, and it still has value behind it. The only problem is that the price balancing mechanism is temporarily off. So it’s more like a car that had its engine replaced in the middle of the highway—a bit wobbly, but not necessarily going to crash. On the other hand, Synthetix is not sitting idle either. They are trying various ways to restore sUSD’s liquidity and price balance, including through a new incentive program. Starting April 10, 2025, the reward program on the Infinex platform has been extended for six weeks. Users who deposit sUSD can get a share of 16,000 OP tokens every week, plus the chance to win other on-chain prizes. The hope is that more users will be interested in jumping in, so that demand for sUSD will increase again and its value will get back on track. If you look at it, Synthetix has been really busy lately. Last January, they announced that they would stop the V3 perps market on Arbitrum and move their full focus to the Base network. The reason was to simplify development and make the system more efficient. Not stopping there, on April 8th, they also launched a new feature called “Synthetix Accounts.” This is a smart wallet that they say can allow users to trade perps on-chain without gas fees and without the need for transaction confirmation. You can register using just an email or Google account. It’s simple, but you could say it’s quite bold, considering the crypto culture which is usually anti-email and anti-centralization. But yeah, who knows, this might be what makes new users want to try. Although sUSD slipped, Synthetix’s main token, SNX, actually rose slightly. At the time of writing, the token is swapped hands at about $0.6313, up 4.59% over the last 24 hours. This increase has pushed SNX’s market cap to surpass the $214 million mark. This means that despite the pressure on the stablecoin side, some investors still have faith in the project—or at least they see an opportunity to buy at a low price.

President Donald Trump has officially signed into law a resolution repealing the IRS DeFi Broker Rule established by the Biden administration. According to an Apr. 10 press release statement from Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio), who introduced the bill alongside Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the president’s signing of the bill marks a major legislative win for the crypto industry and its advocates in Congress. The bill repeals an IRS DeFi broker rule finalized at the end of 2024 that expanded the definition of “broker” to include decentralized finance platforms and other non-custodial digital asset services. The rule would have required DeFi platforms, wallet providers, and front-end protocol interfaces to collect user information and report crypto transaction data using Form 1099. “This is the first cryptocurrency bill ever signed into law and the first tax-related Congressional Review Act of Disapproval signed into law,” Rep. Carey said in a statement. He added that the rule “needlessly hindered American innovation” and would have overwhelmed the IRS with compliance demands it is unequipped to handle. “By repealing this misguided rule, President Trump and Congress have given the IRS an opportunity to return its focus to the duties and obligations it already owes to American taxpayers instead of creating a new series of bureaucratic hurdles.” — Mike Carey, Ohio Congressman The resolution, known as H.J.Res.25, passed the Senate on Mar. 4, 2025, and the House on Mar. 11. Due to its budget-related implications, the bill required a final Senate vote , which occurred on Mar. 26, before being sent to the president’s desk. Trump’s signature ensures the rule “shall have no force or effect,” and prevents the IRS from issuing a similar rule without explicit Congressional approval under the CRA. The White House had already voiced support for the resolution, calling the rule a “midnight regulation” introduced during the final days of the Biden administration. The signing comes amid a wider regulatory shift in Washington. In recent months, the Securities and Exchange Commission under acting chair Mark Uyeda dropped lawsuits against firms like Coinbase, Gemini, and Kraken. On Apr. 8, the Department of Justice also disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, citing strategic missteps. In another major development, Paul Atkins, a long-time SEC commissioner and crypto advocate, is set to officially take office as the new SEC chair after Senate confirmation . With Atkins in office, industry insiders expect the agency to shift focus away from enforcement towards a more supportive environment for crypto innovation.

Liberland, a sovereign state located between Croatia and Serbia, is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary this weekend. The blockchain-based nation has already chosen leaders for its Congress ahead of building the next phase of its decentralization. Tron founder and Prime Minister of Liberland, Justin Sun, has publicly committed to supporting the nation’s infrastructure. He will be attending the much-anticipated event while setting the tone for the future. Former US Senator Rand Paul and blockchain entrepreneur Brock Pierce are also confirmed to deliver remarks. Justin Sun called the anniversary a “top priority” for both himself and his team. “This anniversary is a very big thing for Liberland as it will be a major event where all citizens can come together and share their vision,” he stated. While he might not attend in person, Sun confirmed he will participate virtually. He even expressed hopes that the gathering would “bring together more students, governments, and participants for Liberland as a country.” Sun’s message comes amid rising interest in the micronation’s efforts to build a blockchain-based governance framework. The self-declared libertarian micronation has long positioned itself as a testing ground for digital democracy and decentralized infrastructure. The crypto mogul has pledged the support of TRON’s technical team to help advance Liberland’s blockchain development, particularly as it moves toward Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility. “We are going to be EVM-compatible, which will get more users exposure to the infrastructure,” he said, noting that adopting widely used standards will broaden participation in the nation’s governance protocols. EVM compatibility is a critical step for decentralized projects seeking to integrate with Ethereum’s expansive ecosystem of smart contracts and decentralized applications. In a political development timed with the event, Karnika E. Yashwant, known widely in blockchain circles as “Mr. KEY,” has been elected to Liberland’s Congress . His involvement adds further legitimacy to the blockchain-based nation’s institutional aspirations, as the micronation continues to attract high-profile figures from the crypto and political worlds alike. Mr. KEY, in a post, stated that when he first entered the blockchain space back in 2013, it wasn’t just the technology that caught his attention, it was the philosophy. He highlighted the idea of freedom encompassing the “Freedom of choice. Freedom of control. Freedom to build, to participate, to thrive.” He added that Liberland recognized these same values while saluting visionaries like Vit Jedlicka, Petr Krovina, and Samuela Davidova for carrying this vision forward. Crypto mogul Sun has also revealed plans to travel to the United States in May as part of a broader diplomatic and business outreach effort. It may include meetings with President Donald Trump. He stated, “If we have any agendas we want to push for Liberland in the US, we can definitely do that,” he said. As Liberland prepares to mark another year of its radical experiment in nation-building, Sun’s support represents a massive endorsement from one of the blockchain industry’s most visible figures. Cryptopolitan Academy: Coming Soon - A New Way to Earn Passive Income with DeFi in 2025. Learn More