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Indonesia Considers Levying Tax on Crypto Profits

The country is seeking to bolster revenue amid COVID-19.

Jakarta, Indonesia

Markets

Taxing Crypto Trading Gains ‘Inevitable,' Says South Korea Finance Minister: Report

Crypto traders’ gains will be subject to 20% tax on profits over 2.5 million won (~$2,250) from January 2022.

Seoul

Markets

Seoul Seizes Tax Dodgers' Crypto From Exchanges: Report

The department has seized around 25 billion won ($22 million) in digital assets from 676 of the alleged tax evaders.

Seoul skyline

Markets

Bitcoin Leads Price Sell-Off Across Crypto Markets as Biden Tax Plan Bites

Bitcoin falls as Biden's plan to raise capital gains tax hurts risk appetite.

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Markets

Kentucky Governor Signs Tax Breaks for Crypto Miners Into Law

The commonwealth wants to become a hub for energy-heavy businesses like crypto mining.

Theater sign in Lexington, Kentucky

Markets

IRS Initiates ‘Operation Hidden Treasure’ to Root Out Unreported Crypto Income

“These transactions are not anonymous,” the IRS' national fraud counsel said. “We see you.”

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Markets

Switzerland's 'Crypto Valley' Has Started Accepting Bitcoin, Ether for Tax Payments

Local firm Bitcoin Suisse has partnered with the canton of Zug, converting cryptocurrency tax payments into Swiss francs.

Zug, Switzerland

Policy

Russia's Crypto Tax Bill Passes First Reading at State Duma

The bill proposes to recognize cryptocurrency as property for purposes of taxation.

Russian State Duma

Policy

Russia's Lower House to Consider Bill on Crypto Taxation This Week

If passed the bill would amend tax laws to recognize digital currencies as a form of property.

Russian State Duma

Policy

South Africa's Tax Agency Is Clamping Down on Crypto Users: Report

The South African Revenue Service is likely "ensnaring" non-compliant taxpayers, a tax consultancy said in a news report.

Cape Town, South Africa