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TLDR CRYPTO 2025-05-06

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01MARKETS & BUSINESS

IRS' CRYPTO LEADS AND ACCEPTING DOGE DEALS

Two senior IRS officials specializing in crypto, Seth Wilks and Raj Mukherjee, have resigned after just over a year. They accepted voluntary buyouts under a federal downsizing initiative linked to the Trump administration's DOGE program. Both previously worked in the crypto industry and played a central role in shaping IRS policy on digital asset taxation, including updates to the 1099-DA tax form and the development of the now-overturned DeFi broker rule.

coindesk.com2 min read

SCHUMER, WARREN URGED DEMS TO CHANGE COURSE ON STABLECOIN BILL

Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren, have withdrawn support for a bipartisan stablecoin bill to negotiate stronger concessions from Republicans, particularly around oversight of foreign issuers like Tether. The move surprised GOP aides and introduced new uncertainty around the bill, though both parties remain hopeful for a revised version that addresses national security and transparency.

x.com2 min read

02INNOVATION & LAUNCHES

U.S. HOUSE INTRODUCES CRYPTO MARKET STRUCTURE BILL

The Crypto Market Structure Bill delineates responsibilities between the SEC and CFTC, introduces stricter definitions like reducing the "affiliated person" threshold from 5% to 1% ownership, and outlines requirements for token listings, disclosures, and consumer protections. Unlike other countries with unified regulators, the US' dual-agency approach has led to jurisdictional competition, complicating crypto oversight. This legislation seeks to resolve these ambiguities and provide a structured environment for crypto regulation.

threadreaderapp.com33 min read

ARBITRUM'S TIMEBOOST CAPTURES $10K DAILY

Arbitrum's Timeboost auctions are generating approximately $10,000 in daily revenue, representing 45% of the network's total. Bid spreads have narrowed from 60% to 20%, signaling improved auction efficiency. However, Arbitrum still captures just 0.004% of DEX volume compared to Base's 0.013%, indicating untapped growth potential.

threadreaderapp.com2 min read

03GUIDES & TUTORIALS

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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY ON STABLECOINS

Democratic leaders are urged to support stablecoin legislation like the GENIUS Act to appeal to younger, tech-savvy voters who distrust traditional banks. Stablecoins function like on-chain money market funds, offering near-zero fees, permissionless access, integration with U.S. Treasuries, and global financial inclusion. Advocates argue these benefits align with core Democratic values around consumer protection, antitrust, and equity.

links.tldrnewsletter.com25 min read

PENDLE'S 2025 ROADMAP

Pendle has evolved from a niche yield product into a foundational layer in DeFi. It supports $4.4 billion in TVL and powers over one-third of DeFi's yield category. Pendle's upcoming product, Boros, will tokenize perp market funding rates and expand into Islamic finance. Institutional demand and new verticals position $PENDLE as a strong contender against peers like Aave and Uniswap.

links.tldrnewsletter.com4 min read

04MISCELLANEOUS

CRYPTO MUSIC IS A JOKE

Crypto music projects often fail because they focus on problems like NFTs and fan tokens instead of addressing the industry's real needs, such as boosting ticket, merch, and sponsorship revenue, reducing payout friction, and modernizing publishing. Without support from key stakeholders like labels, venues, and rights organizations, "artist-first" tools remain unused. KYD aims to engage directly with these gatekeepers to drive adoption.

links.tldrnewsletter.com6 min read

SEC COMMISSIONER: TOKENIZATION CAN TRANSFORM FINANCIAL MARKETS

Tokenization could significantly reshape financial markets, as the agency prepares for a May 12 roundtable featuring major financial players and DeFi experts. The event marks a key step in the SEC's broader push toward a clearer, more crypto-friendly regulatory framework under its new Crypto Task Force.

links.tldrnewsletter.com1 min read