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Australia Officially Ends Double Bitcoin Tax

From July 2018, Australians will no longer have to pay GST on their cryptocurrency purchases, following the passing of new legislation today.

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Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges Under Proposed Law

A cryptocurrency bill has been submitted to Ukraine's national legislature, setting the stage for new regulations in the country.

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Ex-IMF Economist Kenneth Rogoff Joins 'Bitcoin Will Collapse' Chorus

A former IMF economist has joined the chorus of critical voices on bitcoin of late, going so far as to predict that its price will collapse.

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Trumping the IRS: Could the Timing Be Right for Bitcoin Tax Reform?

With the U.S. political field looking ripe for tax reform, the cryptocurrency community could soon get much-needed clarification on IRS guidance.

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Swiss Town to Accept Tax Payments in Bitcoin

The municipality of Chiasso in Switzerland will start accepting tax payments in bitcoin next year, according to a report.

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Legitimate? IRS Defends Coinbase Customer Investigation in Court Filing

The IRS has submitted new arguments in its tax investigation dispute with cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase.

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The IRS Has Been Using Bitcoin Tracking Software Since 2015

The IRS has been using software tools to track the movements of bitcoin for the past several years, according to a new report.

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Safello Aims for Comeback with New Bitcoin Buying Option

Swedish bitcoin exchange Safello is back on the radar, announcing credit card payments across the EU and other plans for growth.

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Mystery Coinbase Customer Steps up in Fight to Quash IRS Tax Hunt

A new plaintiff is emerging as a potential key player in a case pitting cryptocurrency startup Coinbase versus the IRS.

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Headwinds or Tailwinds? How US Tax Reform Could Impact Bitcoin's Price

Are headwinds or tailwinds for bitcoin's price in store? That depends on Washington's ability to reform corporate tax.

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