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Chainalysis, one of the leading blockchain intelligence companies in the world, has announced it will now cover the Dogecoin network in its reports. The company argues that dogecoin became one of the most known cryptocurrencies in the world after being promoted by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla during this year. This, consequently, has attracted criminals […]
US Government Has Seized Cryptocurrencies Worth $1.2 Billion So Far This Year
The U.S. government has seized cryptocurrencies worth $1.2 billion so far this year, according to an Internal Revenue Service director. This is a significant increase from $137 million in crypto seized the previous year. $1.2 Billion in Cryptocurrencies Seized Jarod Koopman, director of cybercrime at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), shared some information on cryptocurrencies […]
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IRS Modifies Crypto Question on Tax Form — Now Focusing on Taxable Cryptocurrency Transactions
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has modified the crypto question asked on the main U.S. tax form. Reducing the scope of the question, the IRS now focuses on taxable cryptocurrency transactions. New Crypto Question on Tax Form 1040 The IRS published a draft Form 1040 for the tax year 2021 Thursday. Form 1040 is […]
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Get a passport, pay crypto, live tax-free?
Most transfers of cryptocurrency are taxable, unless the transfer is qualified as a gift or a charitable contribution.
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Crypto tax startup TaxBit reportedly in talks for unicorn-level funding
The possible new funding would bring the Utah-based crypto tax automation provider to a valuation of $1 billion or above.
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DOJ Tells FBI and Others: ‘Stop Signing Appreciation Notes for Binance’
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested federal agencies stop signing appreciation letters for Binance. The exchange used these letters as proof they are actively helping these agencies in criminal probes. However, this behavior seems to have bothered agents of these state organizations, who argue the exchange is bound to cooperate with these investigations […]
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Creator of Video Downloading Websites Sentenced to Prison in US — Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency Seized
The U.S. has sentenced a creator of video streaming and downloading websites to prison for 12 months and one day. The feds also seized $3.9 million from him, including more than $1 million in cryptocurrency. Man Sentenced to Jail for Copyright Infringement and Tax Evasion, His Cryptocurrency Seized The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced […]
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NCLA Files Appeal Against the IRS — Law Firm Claims Tax Agency Unlawfully Seizes Crypto Data of Thousands
On Friday, the public interest law firm New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed an opening brief in the cryptocurrency case of James Harper v. Charles P. Rettig. The NCLA argues that Harper’s Fourth and Fifth Amendment constitutional rights were violated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The U.S. tax agency is accused of obtaining Harper’s […]
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‘I have nothing’: Imprisoned John McAfee claims his crypto fortune is gone
John McAfee asserted in an extradition hearing in Spain that the tax evasion charges aimed against him are politically motivated.
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More IRS crypto reporting, more danger
The U.S. authorities are becoming seriously interested in crypto, making unreported crypto more dangerous.
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