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  IRS Issues New Crypto Tax Guidance After 5 Years – Experts Weigh In
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  The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued long-awaited guidance on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies. It is generally described by the crypto community as a mixed bag since some parts are useful while others have raised many more questions, particularly how cryptocurrencies from hard forks and airdrops are taxed. Also read: 10 Tax Tools […] The post IRS Issues New Crypto Tax Guidance After 5 Years – Experts Weigh In appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/irs-issues-new-crypto-tax-guidance-after-5-years-experts-weigh-in/
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  New Bill in Oklahoma Proposes Depository for Cryptocurrencies Used by Government
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  A bill has been introduced in the U.S. state of Oklahoma to establish a new type of state-chartered financial institution that will be “the central depository for virtual currency used by governmental agencies in this state.” The new establishment aims to provide financial and technical services to crypto innovators and developers. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: […] The post New Bill in Oklahoma Proposes Depository for Cryptocurrencies Used by Government appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/new-bill-oklahoma-depository-cryptocurrencies-used-by-government/
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  Malaysia Announces Digital Asset Guidelines
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  The Securities Commission Malaysia has published the country’s guidelines on digital assets which set out the regulatory framework for token sales. All token offerings must now be carried out only through platforms approved by the commission. The guidelines also detail the obligations of approved platforms as well as the requirements token issuers must meet. Also […] The post Malaysia Announces Digital Asset Guidelines appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/malaysia-digital-asset-guidelines/
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  Crypto Experts Join OECD ‘High Level’ Advisory Board
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  The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, an intergovernmental body with 36 member countries, has formed “a high-level expert group” which includes executives from the crypto industry. They will provide advice in helping develop international blockchain policy principles. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in Europe, US, Asia ‘High-Level Expert Group’ Formed […] The post Crypto Experts Join OECD ‘High Level’ Advisory Board appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-experts-join-oecd-high-level-advisory-board/
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  How to Create Custom SLP Tokens With the Bitcoin.com Mint
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  On January 17, Bitcoin.com CEO Stefan Rust introduced the company’s new SLP minting application. The Bitcoin.com Mint is a noncustodial web wallet that allows users to store bitcoin cash (BCH) and Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) tokens. In addition to the portfolio capabilities, the Mint gives anyone the ability to create their own customized SLP tokens […] The post How to Create Custom SLP Tokens With the Bitcoin.com Mint appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/how-to-create-custom-slp-tokens-with-the-bitcoin-com-mint/
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  Crypto Employment Abounds With More Than 8,000 Jobs in 2020
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  During the last year, the cryptoconomy has picked up pace after a drawn out crypto winter. When market prices were low and startups were short on capital, a bunch of firms laid off employees in 2018. A year later, and digital currency companies are hiring. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in […] The post Crypto Employment Abounds With More Than 8,000 Jobs in 2020 appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-employment-abounds-with-more-than-8000-jobs-in-2020/
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  New Guidelines Subject Canadian Crypto Exchanges to Securities Laws
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  Canadian regulators have issued new guidance determining when current securities legislation applies to operations conducted by cryptocurrency exchanges. According to the clarifications in the document, many domestic and foreign entities serving Canadian users, for example those that provide custodial services, will have to abide by the country’s securities laws and act like securities dealers. Also […] The post New Guidelines Subject Canadian Crypto Exchanges to Securities Laws appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/new-guidelines-subject-canadian-crypto-exchanges-to-securities-laws/
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  FATF Holds Global Forum to Discuss Crypto Supervision
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  The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and over 50 delegations involved in crypto supervision recently gathered to discuss how to regulate crypto assets and related service providers. While examining three key areas, they stressed the importance of international cooperation, citing that cryptocurrencies are global products. Also read: Regulation Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in […] The post FATF Holds Global Forum to Discuss Crypto Supervision appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/fatf-holds-global-forum-to-discuss-crypto-supervision/
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  Crypto vs RBI: 3 Days of Intense Supreme Court Hearings
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  India’s supreme court heard the crypto case in detail over three consecutive days this week. In addition to intense arguments against the central bank having the power to ban crypto, the judges learned how other countries regulate this new sector, the amended EU directive, the FATF guidance, and less invasive crypto measures. Also read: Regulatory […] The post Crypto vs RBI: 3 Days of Intense Supreme Court Hearings appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-vs-rbi-3-days-of-intense-supreme-court-hearings/
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  Monopoly Is a Tiny Darknet Market With Big Aspirations
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  There’s a certain irony in the smallest market on the darknet being named Monopoly. With less than 150 listings, the monero-friendly Monopoly Market is anything but. What this tiny darknet market (DNM) lacks in size, however, it makes up for in spirit. The cypherpunk ethos permeates this nascent market where sovereign individuals can exercise their […] The post Monopoly Is a Tiny Darknet Market With Big Aspirations appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/monopoly-is-a-tiny-darknet-market-with-big-aspirations/
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  Simple Ledger Protocol Shines During the Final Day of TNABC Miami
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  On Friday, The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) convened for its final day with a great deal of well known speakers from the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. The slew of speakers discussed topics like the future of crypto mining, SLP tokens, digital currency enterprise solutions, creating new markets, and what to expect from government regulation […] The post Simple Ledger Protocol Shines During the Final Day of TNABC Miami appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/simple-ledger-protocol-shines-during-the-final-day-of-tnabc-miami/
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  Russia’s New Prime Minister Has an Opinion of Cryptocurrencies
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  The Russian Federation has a new prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, with a track record of statements regarding cryptocurrencies and an affection for digitalization. A stated goal of his government will be to turn the country into a digital platform “for the people.” Time will tell, however, whether his plan encompasses the legal use of decentralized […] The post Russia’s New Prime Minister Has an Opinion of Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/russias-new-prime-minister-has-an-opinion-of-cryptocurrencies/
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  New Stablecoins Commence a Fresh Assault on Tether
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  Can any stablecoin topple tether? In 2019, the answer to that question was an emphatic ‘No.’ Despite a string of stablecoins being released onto the market, tether (USDT) increased its grip on the cryptoconomy’s fiat supply, racking up $127B of on-chain volume on Ethereum alone. This year, the king of stablecoins faces a renewed assault […] The post New Stablecoins Commence a Fresh Assault on Tether appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/new-stablecoins-commence-a-fresh-assault-on-tether/
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  Crypto Exchange Bithumb Takes Korean Tax Authority to Court Over $69 Million ‘Groundless’ Tax
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  Bithumb, a major crypto exchange in South Korea, has taken the country’s tax authority to court over a “groundless” tax imposed on the exchange. Experts explain that currently there are no grounds to tax crypto transactions in South Korea and existing tax laws do not apply to crypto transactions. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto […] The post Crypto Exchange Bithumb Takes Korean Tax Authority to Court Over $69 Million ‘Groundless’ Tax appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-exchange-bithumb-takes-korean-tax-authority-to-court/
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  BTC Miami Blockchain Conference Kicks Off Its Seventh Year
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  On January 16, The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) opened its doors at the James L. Knight Center in Miami for its seventh year. The conference was filled with hundreds of crypto enthusiasts, exhibits, and well known speakers from the blockchain industry. Also Read: Grassroots Bitcoin Cash House Movement Expands to Ghana BTC Miami Conference […] The post BTC Miami Blockchain Conference Kicks Off Its Seventh Year appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/btc-miami-blockchain-conference-kicks-off-its-seventh-year/
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  Direct Democracy Party to Solve Issues With Crypto Rights in Russia
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  A new political force is being born in Russia out of the country’s tech business circles. The idea has been conceived by representatives of the country’s growing digital economy sector who want to embark on finding solutions to numerous issues that concern the crypto space. Also read: Eastern Europe Sees More Fiat Options for Trading […] The post Direct Democracy Party to Solve Issues With Crypto Rights in Russia appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/direct-democracy-party-to-solve-issues-with-crypto-rights-in-russia/
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  4 Bitcoin Mixers for the Privacy Conscious
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  In an era of unprecedented global surveillance, it is unreasonable to expect the blockchain world to be any different. It is perfectly reasonable, though, to resist this surveillance through countermeasures that thwart the would-be surveillers. Digital privacy is a right that everyone is entitled to. Thanks to the provision of bitcoin mixers, you can claim […] The post 4 Bitcoin Mixers for the Privacy Conscious appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/4-bitcoin-mixers-for-the-privacy-conscious/
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  Unnecessary Evil: How Government Regulations Kill Crypto Startups and Encourage Crime
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  Thanks to the EU’s most recent money laundering directive, a small business called Post-a-coin, which sold cute postcards pre-loaded with tiny amounts of bitcoin, is being forced to shut down. Meanwhile, the most heinous criminals in history are continuing to facilitate violence, trafficking and laundering of cash with impunity. Also Read: Why the Counter Economy […] The post Unnecessary Evil: How Government Regulations Kill Crypto Startups and Encourage Crime appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/unnecessary-evil-how-government-regulations-kill-crypto-startups-and-encourage-crime/
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  Silvergate Bank and Bitstamp Launch Bitcoin Collateralized Loans
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  U.S.-based Silvergate Bank has launched a bitcoin collateralized loan product with Bitstamp as its launch partner. The crypto exchange will act as the bank’s agent to manage and provide custody for bitcoin collateral. The product utilizes Silvergate Bank’s Exchange Network to fund loans and process repayments in real time. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto […] The post Silvergate Bank and Bitstamp Launch Bitcoin Collateralized Loans appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/silvergate-bank-and-bitstamp-launch-bitcoin-collateralized-loans/
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  First Bitcoin Cash Developers Meeting of 2020 to Be Held Today
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  Developers from Bitcoin ABC, Bitcoin Unlimited, BCHD, Bitcoin Verde and other teams, are meeting today to continue the building of the Bitcoin Cash infrastructure. They will discuss progress towards the May 15th Bitcoin Cash Network upgrade and the standardization progress for the BCH protocol. Also Read: Grassroots Bitcoin Cash House Movement Expands to Ghana First […] The post First Bitcoin Cash Developers Meeting of 2020 to Be Held Today appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/first-bitcoin-cash-developers-meeting-of-2020-to-be-held-today/