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IRS updates draft of crypto reporting form for US taxpayers
9.8.2024
The latest draft form eliminated asking US taxpayers the time of day a crypto transaction occurred and identifying the “broker type.”
IRS Shares New Crypto Tax Form, Invites Industry Input
9.8.2024
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
US policy group proposes Bitcoin tax-free zone for digital economy growth
8.8.2024
The USABTC policy group proposes a groundbreaking tax-free Digital Economic Zone (DEZ) for Bitcoin to boost the US economy while securing the dollar's global dominance
US to establish Bitcoin tax-free zone for digital economy growth
8.8.2024
The USABTC policy group proposes a groundbreaking tax-free Digital Economic Zone (DEZ) for Bitcoin to boost the US economy while securing the dollar's global dominance
RFK Jr. Pledges to Ensure US Government Holds 4 Million Bitcoins as Strategic Reserve if Elected President
27.7.2024
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has promised significant bitcoin-related changes if elected. On day one of his presidency, he plans to transfer 200,000 bitcoins to the U.S. Treasury and mandate the government to purchase 550 bitcoins daily until a strategic reserve of...
RFK Jr. promises BTC strategic reserve, dollar backed by hard assets
27.7.2024
The presidential hopeful gave Bitcoin eloquent praise as a future support for the US economy and way to fix broken American money and society
RFK Jr. promises BTC strategic reserve, dollar backed by hard assets
27.7.2024
The presidential hopeful praised Bitcoin eloquently as a future support for the US economy and a way to fix broken American money and society
RFK Jr. promises BTC strategic reserve, dollar backed by hard assets
27.7.2024
The presidential hopeful praised Bitcoin eloquently as a future support for the US economy and a way to fix broken American money and society
Sacked Northern Data Execs File Suit Against Tether-Backed Company, Alleging Fraud
5.7.2024
Two former executives of Tether-backed German tech company Northern Data have filed suit against the firm, alleging that they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about the company’s financial health and alleging tax evasion
EU MiCA stablecoin regulations come into effect: Law Decoded
1.7.2024
Noncompliant stablecoin issuers could potentially exit the EU market entirely, with a shift toward euro-backed stablecoins as demand picks up in European markets
Treasury and IRS Announce Digital Asset Tax Reporting Regulations
30.6.2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have released final regulations for tax reporting on digital asset sales, as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Additionally, the Treasury and the IRS revealed that they anticipate...
IRS reveals final regulations for crypto broker rules
29.6.2024
The Internal Revenue Service did not include decentralized exchanges or self-custodial wallets under its broker reporting requirements
U.S. Treasury Issues Crypto Tax Regime For 2025, Delays Rules for Non-Custodians
28.6.2024
The IRS has now set up its reporting system for crypto brokers, but it set aside related rules for DeFi and unhosted wallets as it continues to study 44,000 comments to the agency
Digital Chamber raises privacy concerns over IRS crypto tax draft
22.6.2024
The Chamber proposes adding a field to the form for brokers to indicate if a digital asset has a different tax rate, such as NFTs taxed as collectibles, to prevent errors and ensure accurate reporting
Blockchain Association objects to IRS broker rule in letter
21.6.2024
The Washington DC-based blockchain advocacy group argued the IRS' broker rule provisions violate the Paperwork Reduction Act
Settlement agreement of $885 million between FTX estate and IRS
5.6.2024
FTX debtors must pay the Internal Revenue Service $200 million and a remaining property claim of $685 million. The new agreement will feature the FTX estate paying the Internal Revenue Service nearly $1 billion. The sum totaling $885 million is very low compared to the $24 billion demanded by...
FTX Reaches Settlement With IRS on $24 Billion Tax Claim
4.6.2024
Crypto exchange FTX has reached a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), reducing its $24 billion claim to $200 million to be paid within 60 days after the company’s restructuring plan is approved. Additionally, the U.S. tax authority will receive a $685 million lower priority...
FTX reaches $200M settlement with IRS on tax bill
4.6.2024
The agreement, which is subject to a court approval, resolves a major hurdle for FTX bankruptcy process
Canada’s Tax Agency Targets $40M in Uncollected Crypto Taxes as Trudeau Seeks Major Capital Gains Hike
14.5.2024
Based on a report by the National Post, Canada’s Revenue Agency (CRA) is actively searching for uncollected taxes on cryptocurrencies. The agency estimates that there is nearly $40 million in undeclared taxes related to digital currencies. Concurrently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bail
30.4.2024
On Monday, April 29, Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of the non-custodial bitcoin wallet Samourai, entered a plea of not guilty to accusations of operating a money transmitter and engaging in money laundering. Rodriguez secured his release by posting a $1 million bail and will be confined to...