Tax
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.
Judge Backs FTC Asset Freeze in Crypto Fraud Case
U.S. Magistrate Lurana Snow has recommended that a preliminary injunction be enforced against four alleged scammers.
Australia Seeks Public Input on Crypto Tax Guidelines
The Australian government is looking for public feedbacks to make sure crypto investors will not have excuse for not meeting their tax liability.
IRS Reminds US Taxpayers to Report Crypto Earnings
The IRS sent U.S. taxpayers a reminder Friday to pay taxes on any gains made from trading cryptocurrencies over the last year – including payments.
OECD to G20: Crypto Tax Policies Need Global Clarity
The global economic organization has called for agreement on new frameworks for the taxation of emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency.
ABA to IRS: Create Safe Harbor for Forked Cryptos
The American Bar Association Section of Taxation issued some advice to the IRS regarding the taxation of cryptocurrency produced by hard forks.
SEC Official Says 'Dozens' of Crypto Investigations Underway
Stephanie Avakian, a co-director of the U.S. SEC's Enforcement Division, said the agency is investigating "dozens" of ICO campaigns.
Puerto Rico Aims to Attract Blockchain Startups With New Council
Puerto Rico's government has created an advisory council aimed at spurring the development of blockchain businesses.
Thailand's Cabinet Moves to Regulate and Tax Cryptocurrencies
The Thai Cabinet has provisionally passed two royal decree drafts aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies, a report states.
Coinbase Releases Cryptocurrency Tax Calculator
The U.S cryptocurrency exchange is easing the crypto tax procedure with a new automatic gain/loss calculator.
