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'Lack of Understanding' Derails Georgia's Bitcoin Tax Bill

A Georgia bill to enable tax payments through cryptocurrencies failed to get out of committee, one of the measure's sponsors said.

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Fed Governor Calls Out Crypto Market 'Volatility'

Lael Brainard, a governor at the U.S. Federal Reserve, has said bitcoin and its peers raise investor protection and money laundering concerns.

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Why the Time Is Right for the First Blockchain Governor

The value propositions of blockchain tech are central to the business of public institutions, argues Alec Ross, a candidate for governor of Maryland.

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What the Taxman Can Learn from Crypto

Cryptocurrency reminds us that tax and other rules need to be fluid, as inaction or inappropriate responses can halt or slow technological advances.

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Don't Forget the 'Other' Cryptocurrency Tax

If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.

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SEC Halts Mayweather-Endorsed ICO, Charges Founders With Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has halted the Floyd Mayweather-supported Centra Tech initial coin offering.

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Everything You Were Afraid to Ask About Crypto Taxes

There's a lot of information to process, but ignoring it can be hazardous. The IRS is going to come after investors who are not reporting their gains.

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Arizona Bitcoin Trader Convicted for Crypto Money Laundering

An Arizonan bitcoin trader has been convicted for using the cryptocurrency to launder the proceeds of drug deals. 

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Does the IRS Get a Cut of Your Bitcoin Cash?

The tax treatment of hard forks in the U.S. is uncertain and the IRS should issue guidance addressing such issues, says a legal expert.

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Scammers Are Posing As Crypto Exchange Support Staff, Says FBI

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center warned against criminals who pretend to be tech support for crypto exchanges.

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