IRS Shares New Crypto Tax Form, Invites Industry Input

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated draft version of the tax form crypto brokers and investors will use to report proceeds from certain transactions, the 1099-DA.Source

Crypto Needs to Radically Rethink Token Distribution

The prevailing “low float, high FDV” model can generate significant initial interest in project but benefits tend to disintegrate in the long-term, says Lava Network’s Ethan Luc.Source

What the NYT and Washington Post Op-Eds Get Wrong About Crypto

It’s long past time for critics to look past their biases and recognize the reality of the digital assets industry, say Sheila Warren and Justin Slaughter.Source

Ripple Begins Testing Its Stablecoin on Ethereum and XRP Ledger

The company said it will use both Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP for cross-border payments services.Source

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP’s 7.8% Decline Weighs on Index

APT gained 3.9% and BCH rose 2.7%, helping to balance out XRP’s losses.Source

Bitcoin’s 12% Price Rally on Thursday Was the Biggest Since February 2022

Risk assets stabilized as upbeat weekly U.S. jobs data eased recession concerns.Source

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $62K, Bulls Revisit $100K Target

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 9, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source

Here’s Why XRP Whales May Prefer U.S. Exchanges Over Offshore Venues

XRP’s order book on U.S. exchanges is 30% more liquid than offshore platforms.Source

Bitcoin Bulls Revisit $100K Year-End Target as BTC Spikes Over $62K

“Regardless of the next 60 days, the bull market will continue along traditional four-year cycle lines with solid gains in October and November,” one trader said.Source