For Americans with money to invest, the crypto industry’s pace of development can be confusing. Whether hype or reality – and, often, it’s a bit of both – the stories we read online and the conversations we hold over the barbeque can leave us unsure of what to think,...
Why the quality of crypto transaction data matters
High-quality crypto transaction data covers the complete series of transactions in a given date range. You need all the data to accurately calculate an asset’s correct cost basis – and, ultimately, the profit you made on it.
Crypto Tax Evasion and Operation Hidden Treasure
What is Operation Hidden Treasure? Operation Hidden Treasure was introduced on March 5, 2021, by the IRS Director of the Office of Fraud. You may feel like the IRS is not always on your side, but you cannot argue their creative abilities in naming departments needs a...
The basics of Crypto Tax in the United States
Are you unsure about how crypto tax works in the US? The reality is that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines are evolving, which may incentivise behaviour such as “I’ll pay my tax when the IRS finalises their guidelines”. However, new legislation from last...
Digital Asset Executive Order – To be signed by Biden
The much-anticipated Digital Asset Executive Order will be signed today, 9 March 2022. The market is feeling the positivity with the first breath of fresh air, with Bitcoin topping the $41K mark. The Order is the first-ever whole-of-government approach and will be...
Couple pushes for a clear policy on staking tax in the United States
Staking tax has been a contentious issue. Joshua and Jessica Jarrett, better known as the Tezos validator who took the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to court, are creating big waves in the crypto industry, setting a possible precedent for how authorities will tax...
Update on United States Crypto Regulation
Current Situation United States Crypto Regulations have made headlines and created many discussions in recent months. In 2022 we are seeing a clear focus on regulation in the U.S. especially after the breaking news that the Biden administration wants Crypto...