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Venezuelans reportedly hit by new Bitcoin tax of up to 20%
7.2.2022
Bitcoin adoption has been on the rise in Venezuela in recent years amid hyperinflation and the national currency crisis
Crypto Users and Exchanges Must Now Report Transactions in Colombia
6.2.2022
The Colombian government has issued new regulations that force exchanges and individuals to report cryptocurrency transactions to the UIAF, the anti-money laundering watchdog in Colombia. The transactions must be reported via an online reporting system, and exchanges will be required to issue...
60,000 Indians Petition Government to Lower Crypto Tax to Avoid ‘Devastating Impact’
4.2.2022
Many Indians have signed a petition for the government to introduce reasonable crypto tax policies. This week, India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, proposed taxing crypto income at 30%. Indians Sign Petition Urging Government to Rethink Crypto Tax Proposal A petition has been...
Coinbase users can receive US tax refunds in crypto as part of TurboTax deal
3.2.2022
The exchange said users could send the funds to their Coinbase accounts in fiat, or automatically convert it to crypto with no trading fees
US lawmakers reintroduce bill to stop IRS from taxing crypto transactions under $200
3.2.2022
House Representative Suzan DelBene, introducing the latest iteration of the bill, said the United States needs to "ensure that our tax code evolves with our use of virtual currency."
PoS validator turns down IRS tax refund offer, pushes for clear policy on staking taxation
3.2.2022
The Tezos validator who took the IRS to court argues that staking rewards should be treated as created property rather than income
Thailand Relaxes Tax Rules for Crypto Investors, Scrapping 15% Withholding Tax
3.2.2022
Thailand has relaxed tax rules for cryptocurrency investors, scrapping its planned 15% withholding tax. “The revenue department did a lot of homework and reached out to crypto operators as well to get feedback … It is much more friendly to both investors and the industry,” said...
Crypto tax doesn't legalize trading, says Indian tax department chief
2.2.2022
The Indian tax department head said crypto taxation will help the department evaluate the exact depth of the digital asset market
Colombia clamps down on crypto tax evasion as adoption thrives
2.2.2022
Colombia’s tax authority is tightening the screw on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related tax evasion against a backdrop of burgeoning cryptocurrency adoption
Thailand scraps 15% crypto capital gains tax following public backlash
1.2.2022
The Thai Revenue Department had initially intended to tighten oversight of cryptocurrency trading after seeing substantial market growth
Romania, Latvia Mull Changes To Crypto Regulations, Taxes
27.1.2022
Romania and Latvia are among the latest European countries to launch analytical work on updating their respective regulations for the cryptoasset and blockchain industry. In Romania's case, this could potentially mean increasing national taxes on crypto-related operations and transactions....
Crypto tax calculator CoinTracker valued at $1.3B following $100M raise
27.1.2022
Crypto tax reporting was a contentious topic in the U.S. last year as Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Zimbabwe Signs Agreement Enabling Collection of Taxes From Crypto and E-Commerce Entities
23.1.2022
The Government of Zimbabwe has confirmed signing an agreement with Daedalus World Limited which enables the latter to collect taxes from crypto and other content providers. Zimbabwe’s Stance on Crypto The Zimbabwean government recently said it had entered into an agreement with the British...
Crypto taxation could deter investors, says Thai ruling party MP
21.1.2022
Thai ruling party MP calls for due diligence from Excise Department to study the crypto market carefully before imposing any tax
Main Opposition Candidate for President of South Korea Pledges Support for Crypto Tax Exemptions
20.1.2022
The leading presidential candidate of the opposition in South Korea has promised voters to ease the tax burden on crypto-related profits through exemptions. In a recent statement, Yoon Suk-yeol indicated that crypto investors will be treated like those who put money into stocks. Presidential...
South Korean Presidential Candidates Pledge Lower Taxes for Crypto Traders, End to ICO Ban
19.1.2022
The new year is off to a flying start for South Korea’s crypto community – who will likely have plenty to celebrate after March’s presidential elections....
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Australian Regulator Warns Against Investing Retirement Funds in ‘High Risk’ Crypto-Assets
18.1.2022
An Australian regulator has warned residents seeking to self-manage their retirement funds to be wary of investing in crypto-asset investments that promise high returns in a short space of time. The regulator reiterates in the warning that crypto-assets are a high-risk and speculative investment....
Crypto-focused software firm Lukka raises $110M, reaches $1.3B valuation
14.1.2022
Lukka said it planned to use the funds for “aggressive growth and global expansion strategy” with its current customer base dealing in products related to the crypto space
Political Parties in Thailand Voice Opposition to Government Plan to Tax Crypto Gains
13.1.2022
As Thailand prepares to impose a levy on crypto profits, parties on both sides of the aisle have expressed concerns over the government’s current proposal. A number of political figures have insisted that important aspects need to be clarified in order to avoid double taxation of income...
Coinbase, PayPal join TaxBit Network for free crypto tax forms
11.1.2022
TaxBit wants to prevent crypto users from spending “thousands of dollars per year” to generate crypto tax forms