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U.S. House Tax Committee Advances Bill to Simplify Crypto Tax Rules

The U.S. House tax committee has moved forward with the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act, a bill aimed at reducing complex tax obligations tied to everyday cryptocurrency use. The legislation is designed to make routine crypto transactions less burdensome for ordinary users. The bill's progress comes in the aftermath of a setback for the broader Clarity Act. However, the proposal has faced some opposition, with critics pointing to President Trump's business ties to the crypto industry as a source of concern.

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Kraken Parent Payward to Launch Onchain Perpetual Futures on Hyperliquid for US Users

Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, plans to offer onchain perpetual futures to U.S. clients through the Hyperliquid protocol. The move follows Payward's $550 million acquisition of derivatives exchange Bitnomial, which provides the regulatory foundation for the venture. Payward aims to become the first registered U.S. exchange to deploy markets on the Hyperliquid network. The initiative marks a significant step toward bringing regulated onchain derivatives trading to American crypto investors.

Theo launches tokenized silver token backed by $40M in institutional metal leases

Blockchain finance platform Theo has launched thSLVR, a new tokenized silver product backed by $40 million in active metal leases. The token is designed to give investors ongoing exposure to silver prices while simultaneously generating income. This income is derived from lending the physical silver to institutional borrowers. The product represents Theo's move to bring real-world commodity lending onto the blockchain through tokenization.