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Finance

A16z Investing $70M in Ethereum Staking Provider Lido Finance

The firm also used Lido to stake a portion of a16z Crypto’s ether holdings on the Beacon Chain.

Andreessen Horowitz co-founder and General Partner Marc Andreessen (Fortune Live Media via Flickr)

Policy

US Tax Agency Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit by Tezos Stakers Who Refused Refund, Demanded Trial

The Internal Revenue Service argues Joshua and Jessica Jarrett had no right to refuse the refund of almost $4,000, which was paid, and therefore the case should be dropped.

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Finance

Terra’s LUNA Passes Ether to Become Second-Largest Staked Asset

Some $30 billion worth of the tokens are staked by users to earn yields of just under 7%.

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Opinion

5 Essential Questions About Crypto Taxes

As crypto has grown more popular, an increasing number of investors are puzzling over their tax obligations. The co-founder of a smart tax platform addresses five questions they are likely to face.

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Opinion

Why We Still Need Guidance on Staking Rewards Taxation

A tax consultant and CPA analyzes the recent decision by the IRS to refund $3,200 to the Tennessee couple taxed on their Tezos staking rewards. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Tackling Ethereum Problems at ETHDenver

Developers gathered in Denver to discuss all things Ethereum: staking, DAOs and decentralized finance (DeFi).

ETHDenver 2022 (Jared Sokoloff/CoinDesk)

Opinion

How to Avoid Getting Rekt by Crypto Taxes

Tax guidance lags innovation. So does tax software. Meanwhile, misconceptions abound. If not careful, investors can end up owing more tax than expected and having to unload crypto to pay the bill. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

George Baxter, 1843 - The Wreck of the Reliance (George Baxter/Art Institute of Chicago)

Policy

Crypto Tax Pros Throw Cold Water on Staking Excitement

Recent media excitement over a lawsuit partially funded by the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) has caused confusion over crypto taxes, but experts say it's best to remain cautious.

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Opinion

Your Staking Rewards Are Still Taxable

The IRS’ recent decision to refund $3,200 to a Nashville couple does not protect staking rewards from future taxation. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Tech

ETH Staking Startup ssv.network Raises $10M as Ethereum ‘Merge’ Inches Closer

Project leads say they want to “mitigate” the biggest vulnerabilities in centralized staking.

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