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Police Officers Charged in $1.3 Million Bitcoin Extortion Scheme

Ten Indian police officials have been charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion after allegedly forcing a victim to transfer 200 bitcoins.

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Samoa's Central Bank Investigates OneCoin Investment Scheme

The Central Bank of Samoa is investigating the OneCoin crypto investment scheme and has issued a warning about the business to investors.

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Normal Tax Rules Apply to Crypto Income, Says South Africa

The South African Revenue Service has clarified its stance on the treatment of cryptocurrency tax, saying current rules suffice.

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Korea to Inspect 3 Banks Over Crypto Exchange Connections

Three South Korean banks are to be inspected over their compliance with new anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency exchange accounts.

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Japanese Regulator Suspends Two Crypto Exchanges Over KYC Failings

Japan's financial regulator has ordered two cryptocurrency exchanges to halt operations for two months due to insufficient KYC procedures.

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Ontario Regulator 'Gathering Information' on Crypto Trading Platforms

The province's securities regulator is gathering information after receiving numerous complaints.

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Arizona's Crypto Tax Payments Bill Is Being Revamped

Arizona's crypto tax bill is still moving forward, despite seeming to have stalled in the Senate last month.

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Crypto and Cannabis Investment Promoter Hit With Cease-and-Desist

The Texas State Securities Board filed an emergency cease and desist against a cryptocurrency and weed investment platform on alleged fraud charges.

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How to Mount a Tax Defense for Unreported Crypto Income

Most individuals with unreported cryptocurrency income have options available to mitigate and defend against civil penalties and criminal prosecution.

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Most Cryptos Aren't Commodities, Defendants Claim in CFTC Case

Defendants from My Big Coin Pay, which is being sued by the CFTC for fraud, argue that the agency lacks jurisdiction over the case.

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