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IRS Gets Serious: First Prosecution for Crypto Tax Evasion

IRS’s Initial Prosecution for Crypto Tax Evasion Highlights Strengthened Enforcement Efforts A recent case involving crypto tax fraud underscores the IRS’s increased focus on enforcing tax laws in the cryptocurrency sphere. In a significant move, the agency, in collaboration with the Department of Justice, pressed criminal charges against Frank Richard Ahlgren III of Austin, Texas, […]
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Turkey Nears Completion of Comprehensive Crypto Regulation Framework

In a significant move towards providing clarity and regulation in the cryptocurrency space, the Turkish government is on the verge of finalizing a comprehensive framework for crypto assets and trading platforms. The impending regulations, outlined by Turkey’s Minister of Treasury and Finance, Mehmet Şimşek, aim to establish legal definitions for key crypto concepts, introduce licensing […]
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New IRS Crypto Reporting Law: $10,000 Threshold

A new era in cryptocurrency taxation has dawned in the United States. Following the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden in November 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has implemented a stringent reporting requirement for crypto transactions. This rule, effective from January 1, 2024, mandates that any receipt of […]
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Starting in 2024, IRS Mandates Reporting of Crypto Transactions Over $10K

Coin Center’s executive director, Jerry Brito, has expressed that complying with the cryptocurrency tax reporting guidelines set for 2024 remains ambiguous. Key elements of the infrastructure bill signed by U.S. President Joe Biden are now operational. This includes mandates that digital asset transactions exceeding $10,000 be reported to the IRS. The bipartisan bill, approved by […]
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China to intensify crackdown on stablecoins to thwart illegal forex trading

In a bid to intensify the crackdown on crypto, China is calling for strict measures against illegal foreign exchange trading involving USDT. China is seemingly preparing to double down on its crypto crackdown, with the Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) and State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) highlighting criminal cases involving the USDT stablecoin in a recent statement, according […]
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Hong Kong Regulators Launches Legislative Proposal For Stablecoins

In a significant move to regulate the burgeoning Hong Kong stablecoin market, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) the Financial Services, and the Treasury Bureau jointly announced a groundbreaking legislative proposal. Meanwhile, the initiative aims to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, reflecting the evolving landscape of virtual assets. Notably, the proposal, marked by a comprehensive […]
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