Regulation
I Survived the Eternal Boy Playground, Will Puerto Rico?
Brock Pierce is leading a herd of crypto entrepreneurs and investors to Puerto Rico and the island seems mostly welcoming. Is that the right move?
The Maddening Task of Calculating Taxes on Crypto
Calculating tax exposure is always a data-heavy business process. With regular assets, this process is simple. In cryptocurrency, it's anything but.
Everything You Were Afraid to Ask About Crypto Taxes
There's a lot of information to process, but ignoring it can be hazardous. The IRS is going to come after investors who are not reporting their gains.
Report: Kazakhstan's Central Bank Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies
The chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan told Sputnik News it is seeking an all-encompassing ban on cryptocurrency exchanges and mining.
Does the IRS Get a Cut of Your Bitcoin Cash?
The tax treatment of hard forks in the U.S. is uncertain and the IRS should issue guidance addressing such issues, says a legal expert.
Malta Watchdog Proposes New Blockchain Gaming Guidelines
The Malta Gaming Authority has published draft regulations for digital game companies that want to use distributed ledger or blockchain platforms.
Taxing All Bitcoin Buying Will Backfire for the IRS
The IRS' 2014 tax guidance may encourage cryptocurrency users to use unregulated foreign exchanges and use privacy coins like monero or zcash.
Exchange OKEx to Roll Back Trades After Futures Plunge
OKEx has halted token withdrawal and futures trading amid irregular activities that pulled down bitcoin futures price significantly.
Scammers Are Posing As Crypto Exchange Support Staff, Says FBI
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center warned against criminals who pretend to be tech support for crypto exchanges.
UK Financial Watchdog Warns Over Unregistered Crypto Brokerage
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has warned investors over an unregistered brokerage that appears to be offering crypto-related derivatives.
