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Tackling Ethereum Problems at ETHDenver

Developers gathered in Denver to discuss all things Ethereum: staking, DAOs and decentralized finance (DeFi).

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Opinion

How to Avoid Getting Rekt by Crypto Taxes

Tax guidance lags innovation. So does tax software. Meanwhile, misconceptions abound. If not careful, investors can end up owing more tax than expected and having to unload crypto to pay the bill. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Policy

Crypto Tax Pros Throw Cold Water on Staking Excitement

Recent media excitement over a lawsuit partially funded by the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) has caused confusion over crypto taxes, but experts say it's best to remain cautious.

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Opinion

Your Staking Rewards Are Still Taxable

The IRS’ recent decision to refund $3,200 to a Nashville couple does not protect staking rewards from future taxation. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Tech

ETH Staking Startup ssv.network Raises $10M as Ethereum ‘Merge’ Inches Closer

Project leads say they want to “mitigate” the biggest vulnerabilities in centralized staking.

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Learn

5 Cryptocurrencies You Can Stake: An In-Depth Guide

Make your crypto work for you and earn passively while holding.

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Videos

IRS Offers Tezos Staker Refund on Rewards Tax

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offered a Tennessee couple a refund on income taxes paid for unsold staking rewards as part of what appears to be a settlement in an ongoing legal fight.

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Videos

IRS Offers Tezos Staker Refund on Rewards Tax

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offered a Tennessee couple a refund on income taxes paid for unsold staking rewards as part of what appears to be a settlement in an ongoing legal fight. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest update from the IRS and why this is a continuing story to monitor.

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Markets

Trader Joe's Native Coin Climbs as the DEX Unveils 'Modular Staking'

People want their DEX tokens to be "modular" in function, and they want to price those functions independently, one investment firm said.

JOE's modular staking allows users to price token's multiple utilities differently. (Source: TradingView)