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Cryptocurrency Earned From Carrying Out Microtasks Is Taxable, Says IRS Memo
31.8.2020
The U.S. tax department has provided guidance around crypto revenue earned from microtasks via crowdsourcing platforms, and yes, such income is taxable
US Files Suit Against Crypto Accounts Tied to North Korea
27.8.2020
Prosecutors say the 280 accounts hold crypto stolen from two exchange hacks last year
Russia Is Blocking Bitcoin-Related Websites Again
27.8.2020
Russian internet censorship agency Roskomnadzor has persuaded a court to block various crypto sites including a popular bitcoin OTC data provider
First Mover: Monetary Challenges Aren’t Just Virtual as Fed’s Powell Returns to Jackson Hole
27.8.2020
Crypto traders are prepping for a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where inflation is on the agenda
Bitcoin’s Implied Volatility Falls Sharply Ahead of Jerome Powell Speech
27.8.2020
Bitcoin’s options market foresees little price turbulence in the short-term, even as markets await a key speech from the chairman of the Federal Reserve
New Zealand Stock Exchange Hit Repeatedly By Cybercriminals Demanding Bitcoin
27.8.2020
NZX has halted trading for the third day in a row as a result of cybercriminals attempting to extort cryptocurrency
U.S. Democrats Ask Trump Administration for Details on Terrorist Crypto Seizures
26.8.2020
Two U.S. Democrats have asked the White House to provide more information on recent seizures of cryptocurrency from terrorist groups including ISIS
South Korean Exchange Coinbit Seized Over Allegations of Fraud
26.8.2020
South Korea's third largest crypto exchange, has reportedly been seized by police over allegations it faked transaction volumes
Bitwage Rolls Out Tax Calculator Tool as IRS Ramps Up Crypto Pressure
26.8.2020
The new tool comes as the IRS is sending more letters to crypto investors
Australian Payments Firm Sues Ripple for Use of PayID Trademark
26.8.2020
NPPA, a major Australian financial services firm, is suing Ripple Labs over allegations of copyright infringement
IRS, Ignoring Its Own Watchdog, Sends Letters About Crypto Taxes Once Again
26.8.2020
Less than a year has passed since the IRS first sent taxpayers cryptocurrency "soft letters."
Brazilian Lawmaker Proposes Crypto Regulations for a Country Devoid of Any
25.8.2020
Brazil's crypto scene has been unbanked, unregulated and awash in legal uncertain for its entire history
BitGo Applies to Be Regulated Custodian in New York State
25.8.2020
The crypto custody provider has filed paperwork with New York's financial regulator to offer its services in the state
UK Watchdog Eyes Extension of Money Laundering Risk Reporting to Crypto Firms
25.8.2020
The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to oblige more firms, including some working with cryptocurrency, to report how they manage the risks of financial crime
Australian Conman Extradited Over Alleged Fraud Involving $1.2M in Bitcoin
25.8.2020
An Australian serial conman has been extradited to New South Wales to face fraud charges involving over $1 million in bitcoin
Brazil’s Central Bank Tasks Group With Laying Out Road Map to Digital Currency Issuance
24.8.2020
The 12-member team will submit their findings – and propose a CBDC issuance model – to the central bank in 180 days
Over $1M in Ryuk Ransomware Bitcoin Was ‘Cashed Out’ on Binance: Report
24.8.2020
Researchers reportedly traced bitcoin sent as payments to Ryuk ransomware controllers and found a good portion passed through Binance
PBoC Says Digital Yuan Tests Focus on Small Transactions After Rumored Property Sale
24.8.2020
The People's Bank of China has apparently played down rumors of a house sale settled with its in-the-works digital currency
Hong Kong Regulator Gives Crypto Exchange OSL Tentative Licensure Approval
21.8.2020
OSL Digital Securities was the first crypto exchange to apply for the SFC's opt-in license last November
Thailand Is Prepping to Move Judicial System Records to a Blockchain
20.8.2020
The Office of the Court of Justice is developing its blockchain as part of Thailand's court digitization campaign