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According to Livecoins, the Brazilian House of Representatives' Finance and Taxation Committee (CFT) has approved a bill to penalize cyber fraud, authorizing the freezing of cryptocurrency balances of individuals under police investigation, and also proposing amendments to relevant provisions of the Penal Code to increase penalties for cybercriminals.Crimes committed through social media or phone will face harsher penalties, with those convicted of cyber attacks facing imprisonment of 6 to 10 years, up from the previous 4 to 8 years. Additionally, judges will have the authority to freeze suspects' assets in Bitcoin exchanges and bank accounts. Some preventive measures include freezing physical assets and prohibiting the use of payment systems. The bill will next be submitted to the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) for review, which is expected to be completed in the coming days.

According to CoinDesk, bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill on Thursday to establish a federal cryptocurrency theft task force led by the Attorney General, aimed at coordinating and leading investigations into cryptocurrency theft, fraud, and hacking.The bill was jointly initiated by Republican member Lance Gooden of the House Judiciary Committee and Democratic member Josh Gottheimer of the House Financial Services Committee.The task force will encompass multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of the Treasury, aiming to address the $11 billion theft and fraud issues caused last year and provide a unified federal response mechanism for victims.

According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, the U.S. House of Representatives' fundraising committee held a crypto tax hearing at 2 PM local time, introducing six separate bills and a discussion draft beforehand. The six bills cover crypto donations, taxation of mining and staking, reporting requirements, equal tax treatment, voluntary disclosure, and applying existing anti-abuse tax rules to digital assets; the discussion draft addresses offshore crypto tax evasion.The committee stated that the aforementioned bills aim to create clarity, fairness, and operability for digital assets, and to maintain the U.S. position as a global crypto hub. Witnesses attending the hearing included representatives from Fidelity, Coinbase, Coin Center, and NYU's Tax Law Center.

According to the official website of the U.S. Congress, the full text of the U.S. House of Representatives' "American Reserve Modernization Act" (H.R.8957, ARMA) has been made public. This bill was introduced on May 21 by Alaska Congressman Nicholas Begich and has now been referred to the House Financial Services Committee for review.The main content of the bill includes: incorporating Bitcoin obtained by the government through criminal or civil forfeiture into a strategic Bitcoin reserve managed by the Treasury Department, establishing a minimum holding period of 20 years during which it cannot be sold or disposed of; establishing a quarterly reserve verification mechanism and introducing independent third-party audits; allowing states to voluntarily hold their Bitcoin in independent accounts at the Federal Reserve.In terms of forward-looking provisions, the bill requires the Treasury Department and the Department of Commerce to jointly study feasible paths for increasing Bitcoin holdings in a budget-neutral manner within 180 days, including converting non-Bitcoin digital assets, forfeiture proceeds, voluntary donations, tax or tariff revenues, and utilizing mechanisms related to the Federal Reserve or gold certificates.Analysts point out that compared to the previous "BITCOIN Act," which called for the purchase of 1 million Bitcoins, ARMA is more moderate and politically feasible, but still leaves room for future federal increases in Bitcoin holdings.

According to Bloomberg, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is preparing legislation to establish a cryptocurrency tax structure, which could be released as early as Friday, followed by a hearing early next week. Committee Chairman Jason Smith will prioritize the development of a digital asset tax framework, with the Treasury Department also involved in the process.The committee is expected to release seven bills addressing when tokens obtained through mining or staking will be taxed, exempting certain stablecoin transactions from capital gains tax, equal tax treatment for digital assets and securities (including charitable donations), allowing foreign investors to trade U.S. securities without being taxed as domestic entities, and expanding wash sale rules to digital assets.

According to The Block, U.S. House Representatives Nick Begich and Jared Golden have proposed the "American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026," which aims to establish a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve and create an independent digital asset reserve for non-Bitcoin assets.The bill stipulates that the Bitcoin included in the reserve must be locked for at least 20 years, during which it cannot be sold, exchanged, auctioned, or otherwise disposed of. Unlike the previously proposed "BITCOIN Act," which aimed to purchase 1 million Bitcoins within 5 years, ARMA does not set a specific purchase target but instead requires the Treasury and Commerce Departments to study ways to increase asset holdings through a "budget-neutral" approach.The bill also requires federal agencies to disclose their held digital assets within 60 days of the bill's enactment and implement quarterly reserve proofs, independent audits, and congressional oversight.

According to CoinDesk, the U.S. House Oversight Committee plans to investigate prediction market platforms due to concerns that U.S. government employees may exploit insider information to profit from policy and national security events. James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and a Republican congressman from Kentucky, stated on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that he is seeking internal records from the CEOs of Polymarket and Kalshi to determine whether government employees are profiting from insider information related to policy, geopolitical, and military actions, and indicated that he may push for legislation to prohibit members of Congress, government officials, and other government employees from participating in prediction markets.This investigation comes at a time when prediction markets are rapidly developing, and there is increasing scrutiny from both parties in Congress. Legislators and experts warn that this burgeoning industry poses national security risks, potential insider trading, and gambling issues.

Polish lawmakers passed the government-supported crypto assets market bill (No. 2529) in the 57th session of the House, with 241 votes in favor and 200 against. The bill aims to officially incorporate the Polish cryptocurrency market into the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework. Previously, President Karol Nawrocki had vetoed earlier versions of the bill twice.According to the bill, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) will gain explicit powers to supervise market participants, impose administrative penalties, and temporarily freeze accounts and transactions. The bill has now been submitted to the Senate for review, and the president may still exercise the veto power again.

According to Cointelegraph citing Bloomberg, the U.S. House fundraising committee will hold a closed-door bipartisan briefing on cryptocurrency tax issues this Thursday.

According to a report by Jinshi citing Xinhua News Agency, Iran's First Vice President Arif posted on social media on the 11th that if Iran negotiates with U.S. representatives in Islamabad, Pakistan, under the "America First" policy, it is very likely to reach an agreement that is beneficial for both parties and even the world.However, if faced with U.S. representatives under the "Israel First" policy, then no agreement will be reached, and "we will inevitably continue to defend ourselves more resolutely than ever, and the world will pay a greater price."

According to the official blog, Plume Network's General Counsel Salman Banaei stated at a hearing held by the U.S. House Financial Services Committee that tokenized securities should not be viewed as a completely new asset class, nor should new rules or exemptions be created for them.He argued that regulation should be driven by the economic nature and risks of financial products, rather than the technology used, and thus should incorporate new technological realities into the existing regulatory framework through targeted amendments to current regulations.Salman pointed out that utilizing public blockchains and on-chain compliance tools (such as Plume's built-in protocol-level anti-money laundering screening) can significantly enhance market transparency, reduce costs, and decrease reliance on intermediaries while maintaining or even exceeding existing regulatory standards.Finally, Salman issued a warning: the competition for global tokenized infrastructure is accelerating, with regions like Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE actively positioning themselves. If the U.S. falls behind in regulation due to policy uncertainty, it risks losing its leadership position in the digital transformation of global capital markets, allowing this strategic opportunity to shift to foreign competitors with different geopolitical objectives.

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing on "Tokenization and the Future of Securities" on March 25, 2026, at 22:00 (UTC+8) to discuss the impact of security tokenization on capital markets, investor protection, and regulatory frameworks, and to review a legislative proposal requiring the SEC and CFTC to study the tokenization market.Witnesses include SIFMA President Kenneth Bentsen, Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger, DTCC Deputy General Counsel Christian Sabella, Nasdaq Chief Legal and Compliance Officer John Zecca, and Plume Network General Counsel Salman Banaei.

According to Crypto In America, representatives from the cryptocurrency industry and the banking sector will head to Capitol Hill to review legislative texts concerning the yield and reward mechanisms for stablecoins.Reports indicate that the White House has reached a preliminary compromise with senators on related provisions, with the core controversy being whether to allow cryptocurrency platforms to offer yields to stablecoin holders. The current draft may include provisions that restrict yields on idle balances in response to the banking industry's concerns about deposit outflows and impaired lending capacity.Additionally, the relevant legislative texts have not yet been made public, and the industry still lacks clear expectations regarding the specific content. The Senate Banking Committee may advance the review process after the Easter holiday.

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a war powers resolution on Thursday. The resolution requires the president to obtain congressional approval before taking any further military action.

According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, the known attendees of the third meeting on stablecoin yield issues include Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, Ripple Labs Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty, a16z Crypto Policy Director Miles Jennings, and other representatives from the banking industry.Previous reports indicated that the third meeting on stablecoin yield issues is scheduled to take place at 9:00 AM Eastern Time (10:00 PM Beijing Time) at the White House, with a small group of representatives from the cryptocurrency and banking industries in attendance.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on the X platform that enabling more x402 checkout processes is very important so that customer service personnel can work more efficiently.

According to Cointelegraph, the Dutch House of Representatives passed a legislative proposal on February 13, aiming to impose a 36% capital gains tax on savings and most liquid investments, including cryptocurrencies. The proposal was approved with 93 votes, surpassing the 75-vote threshold required for passage.Under the proposal, earnings from savings accounts, cryptocurrencies, most equity investments, and interest-bearing financial instruments will be taxable, regardless of whether the assets are sold. Certain assets, such as startup equity and non-investment physical assets, may be exempt. The proposal must be approved by the Dutch Senate before it can take effect, and if passed, it will be officially implemented in the 2028 tax year. Opponents argue that the bill will encourage capital to flow to jurisdictions with more favorable tax policies.Investor calculations show that an investor who contributes 1,000 euros per month for 40 years will see their final earnings drop from 3.32 million euros to 1.885 million euros under a 36% tax rate, resulting in a difference of 1.435 million euros.

According to The Block, a senior Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the cryptocurrency project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) related to Donald Trump, following reports that the project received a $500 million investment from an entity linked to a member of the UAE royal family.U.S. House member Ro Khanna sent a letter to WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff requesting detailed information and relevant documents. The letter cited an earlier report from The Wall Street Journal, stating that Aryam Investment 1 (controlled by UAE National Security Advisor and President's brother Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan) acquired a 49% stake in WLFI.

The U.S. House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the cryptocurrency project World Liberty Financial related to Trump, focusing on whether it involves foreign sovereign capital and potential national security and policy compliance issues.The investigation stems from a report previously disclosed by The Wall Street Journal: an entity linked to Abu Dhabi had secretly agreed to acquire approximately 49% of World Liberty Financial for $500 million shortly before Trump's inauguration in early 2025. In response, U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna has sent a letter to the company requesting information on its equity structure, payment details, and internal communications, as well as verification of the relevant investment situation. The letter specifically asks World Liberty Financial to confirm whether $187 million has flowed into entities related to the Trump family and whether there are additional payments made to affiliates of the company's co-founder.

According to DL News, a proposal requiring the Optimism Foundation to use 50% of its Superchain network revenue each month to buy back OP governance tokens has opened for voting on Thursday. There are divisions within the DAO community regarding this. Opponents argue that using hard assets for buybacks is an inefficient use of capital, especially when the foundation still needs to net sell OP through grants and other means. Another major point of contention is that the buyback will be executed through over-the-counter transactions, which will not directly affect the public market price, and some representatives are concerned it may become a channel for insiders to unlock tokens.Supporters, on the other hand, believe that the buyback mechanism can clearly convey the value of network growth to the market and is the "right direction." As of now, the voting shows overwhelming support, with over 3.8 million votes in favor and about 19,000 votes against. Voting will end on January 28.