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Thailand Offers $1B Tax Break for Companies Issuing Investment Tokens: Reuters
Thailand is offering a tax break for companies that issue digital tokens for investment, in a move that may cost the government 35 billion baht ($1 billion), according to a report from Reuters. "The Hash" panel discusses what this suggests about the state of crypto in Thailand and Asia at large.
U.S. Lawmakers Plan to Reintroduce Crypto Tax Reform Bill: Report
U.S. lawmakers are planning on reintroducing a bill that will reform the way crypto is treated for tax purposes, Punchbowl news said on Tuesday. The Keep Innovation in America Act was first introduced in March 2021. "The Hash" panel discusses the details of the bill.
Puerto Rico's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Puerto Rico is extending its 4% tax incentive to crypto assets and blockchain activities, including staking. Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association Executive Director Keiko Yoshino joins "First Mover" to discuss why she thinks crypto brings value to the community.
Puerto Rico Expands 4% Tax Incentive to Crypto and Blockchain Activities
Puerto Rico has extended its 4% tax incentive to crypto assets and blockchain activities, including staking. Puerto Rico has already been crowned a tax haven by crypto businesses that have sought to take advantage of the country’s policies. Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association Keiko Yoshino discusses the move and the state of crypto in Puerto Rico amid the bear market.
India’s Budget Disappoints
India instituted a 30% tax on profits and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on all transactions for the crypto sector last year. Traders' hopes of the tax change in 2023 dashed. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
India Keeps Restrictive Crypto Tax Rules in 2023 Budget
India instituted a 30% tax on profits and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on all transactions for the crypto sector in 2022. Now the world's largest democracy is keeping its restrictive crypto tax rules unchanged in 2023 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not mention crypto, virtual digital assets, blockchain or central bank digital currencies (digital rupee) while unveiling the nation’s budget. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses how this could impact crypto adoption and trading volumes in the country.
Bitcoin 'Going In the Right Direction': 21.co CEO
21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan explains bitcoin (BTC)'s uptick in January, citing December's tax loss harvesting and crypto's unique nature. Plus, his outlook on the crypto markets in 2023. "Whatever disruptions may happen ... it will not be catastrophic."
Indian Budget Ahead
Crypto industry hopes for tax reductions. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Deloitte Tax Partner on Digital Currency, State of Crypto Tax
Rob Massey, Deloitte Tax LLP Partner, Global & US Tax Blockchain & Digital Assets Leader, joins "First Mover" at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss restoring trust in the crypto and blockchain industry following a year of contagion. Plus, his response to Bank of America's statement that digital currencies are the natural evolution of money and payments. And, the challenges posed by current tax policies in the US.
Lawmaker Wants Treasury Secretary Yellen to Delay Crypto Tax Provision
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), a top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, wants the U.S. Treasury Department to delay implementing the crypto tax provisions in last year's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act until there is further clarity on who's covered by the bill. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.
