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A Crypto Wallet by Any Other Name…
“Unhosted”? “Self-hosted”? “Non-custodial”? What you call a crypto wallet may seem trivial but it has huge stakes for shaping public perception of cryptocurrencies – and, in turn, for regulation.

Government Report Suggests Tightening Regulations on Crypto ATMs
The GAO said the machines are less regulated than crypto exchanges and transactions are more difficult to trace.

Venmo, PayPal, Cash App Must Report Payments of $600 or More to the IRS
New year, new tax requirements. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is cracking down on payments received through third-party apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App to ensure those using these networks are paying their fair share of taxes. These platforms, coincidentally, also allow crypto purchases. "The Hash" crew discusses the issues of regulation, consumer privacy and impact on small businesses.

How Crypto Losses Could Result in Tax Benefits
The IRS allows investors to take deductions on crypto losses that can reduce tax liabilities or even lead to a tax refund.

IRS Seized $3.5B in Cryptocurrency During Fiscal 2021
The seizures by the U.S. tax agency included $1 billion in crypto related to the darknet market Silk Road.

President Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill Containing Crypto Broker Reporting Requirement Into Law
Sen. Cynthia Lummis and others are now attempting to narrow the scope of the law’s crypto broker clause with a separate bill.

Why Crypto Should Modify the Section 6050i Tax Change, Not Fight It
The amendment requires people engaged in “trade or business” to collect information about those who make purchases in excess of $10,000 using banknotes and coins.

Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ Act Would Close Crypto Tax Loophole
The provision adds cryptocurrency transactions to constructive sale rules under the tax code.

Biden’s Orwellian Tax Surveillance Policy
It’s political suicide for the Democrats, and a dark sign for America.

US Officials Add Insider Trading Claims to Binance Investigation: Report
Binance already faced a probe from the IRS and Department of Justice.
