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IRS doubles down on crypto staking taxes — Report
23.12.2024
The US tax agency denied arguments from a second lawsuit brought by Joshua and Jessica Jarrett over staking rewards
IRS doubles down on crypto staking taxes — Report
23.12.2024
The US tax agency denied arguments from a second lawsuit brought by Joshua and Jessica Jarrett over staking rewards
Early Bitcoin investor jailed for unreported crypto gains in $4M BTC sale
13.12.2024
A Texas Bitcoin investor faces prison for failing to report over $4 million in cryptocurrency gains, setting a legal precedent
Early Bitcoin investor jailed for unreported crypto gains in $4M BTC sale
13.12.2024
A Texas Bitcoin investor faces two years in prison for failing to report over $4 million in cryptocurrency gains, setting a legal precedent
Roger Ver claims US targets him for Bitcoin advocacy, not taxes
11.12.2024
Roger Ver, known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” contests US DOJ tax evasion charges, alleging political retaliation over his crypto advocacy
Roger Ver claims US targets him for Bitcoin advocacy, not taxes
11.12.2024
Roger Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” contests US DOJ tax evasion charges, alleging political retaliation over his crypto advocacy
Tigran Gambaryan: The Star Crypto Investigator Kidnapped by Nigeria
10.12.2024
The star IRS investigator-turned-executive was unlawfully detained by Nigeria and charged with tax evasion for Binance. His case shocked the crypto industry
Elon Musk: IRS relies on old computers, ‘can’t pass basic audits’
9.12.2024
The unofficial US head of government efficiency has declared himself a volunteer IT consultant for the Trump administration
Elon Musk: IRS relies on old computers, ‘can’t pass basic audits’
9.12.2024
The unofficial US head of government efficiency has declared himself a volunteer IT consultant for the Trump administration
The Free Roger Movement Gains Momentum
20.11.2024
The arrest and extradition battle of Roger Ver has ignited the #FreeRoger movement, a grassroots campaign calling attention to what advocates see as the misuse of legal systems to suppress dissent and punish individuals connected to crypto. Roger Ver’s Battle With U.S. Authorities Sparks...
Smithsonian to display IRS laptop that tracked Bitfinex’s 120K stolen Bitcoin
20.11.2024
The Smithsonian Institute has obtained the laptop owned by former IRS agent Chris Janczewski which was used to track down the 2016 Bitfinex hacker who stole 120,000 Bitcoin
Trump nominates pro-Bitcoin Matt Gaetz as US attorney general
14.11.2024
Gaetz’s nomination for US attorney general signals a potential shift in the DOJ’s stance on crypto, innovation and regulatory policies
Trump nominates pro-Bitcoin Matt Gaetz as US attorney general
14.11.2024
Gaetz’s nomination for US attorney general signals a potential shift in the DOJ’s stance on crypto, innovation and regulatory policies
IRS: Frozen Crypto Rewards Taxable Despite Account Lockdowns
2.11.2024
Crypto rewards received before an account freeze are taxable in the year they’re received, even if holders can’t access their funds later, the IRS says. IRS Clarifies Tax Rules for Digital Assets in Locked Accounts The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a memorandum in October, addressing...
Crypto staking Jarretts again sue IRS over block reward taxes
11.10.2024
A previous case brought by Josh and Jessica Jarrett was dismissed in 2022 after the IRS conceded to refund some of the tax paid.
Fed’s Rate Cut Could Spell Disaster, Microstrategy Buys More Bitcoin, and More — Week in Review
22.9.2024
Peter Schiff has warned that the Federal Reserve’s rate cut will lead to economic disaster. Microstrategy, continuing its bitcoin acquisition strategy, plans to buy more bitcoin after raising $1.01 billion from a private offering. A bitcoin investor faces up to three years in prison...
Binance exec’s mother pleads with US gov’t to secure his release
18.9.2024
Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported deteriorating health, Tigran Gambaryan likely won’t return to court until Oct. 9
Bitcoin Investor Faces Prison Time for Underreporting Crypto Gains
15.9.2024
A bitcoin investor has pleaded guilty to underreporting his cryptocurrency gains, including $3.7 million from BTC sales, resulting in a tax loss to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $550,000. The Department of Justice emphasized that taxpayers must accurately report crypto transactions...
CFTC Teams up With SEC to Fight Cryptocurrency Scams
14.9.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic relationships. These partnerships aim to help consumers...
Court Sentences Missouri Man to 3 Years in Prison for Crypto and Tax Fraud
12.9.2024
Missouri resident Lyell Champagne Jr. has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraud and tax offenses involving cryptocurrency. He and his accomplice attempted to steal funds by accessing victims’ bank accounts and filing false tax returns. Law enforcement recovered most of...