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U.S. Wants To Require That Large Bitcoin Transactions Are Reported To IRS

A tax enforcement proposal from the Biden administration may compel businesses to report bitcoin transactions exceeding $10,000 to the IRS.

Inner Mongolia Establishes Hotline To Report Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operations

Inner Mongolia, which recently banned bitcoin mining, has established a hotline for reporting illegal operations.

Report: China Bans Financial Institutions From Offering Bitcoin Services

China has reportedly banned financial institutions and payment companies from offering Bitcoin service to clients.

BitMEX Executives Trial Set For March 2022

The former executives of bitcoin derivatives platform BitMEX face trial over money laundering charges next year.

Ross Ulbricht Sues Federal Government, Alleges Religious Rights Are Being Violated In Prison

Ross Ulbricht, founder of Bitcoin darknet marketplace Silk Road, is suing over the right to communicate with his father.

New York’s Misguided Legislation To Pause Bitcoin Mining Won’t Stop The Industry

Legislation under consideration in New York to stop Bitcoin mining over environmental concerns won’t stop an increasingly-green industry.

SEC Chairman: Bitcoin Is Store Of Value But Needs Greater Investor Protection

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler recently recognized bitcoin’s value but called for greater investor protection through increased regulation.

Iran Reportedly Bans Trading Of Bitcoin Mined Abroad

The Central Bank of Iran has reportedly banned its citizens from trading bitcoin mined outside of the country in an attempt to stop capital flight.

Turkish Government Requiring Exchanges To Report Bitcoin Trades Over $1,200

Turkey is instituting a reporting requirement for large trades, including bitcoin, from cryptocurrency exchanges.

IRS Authorized To Summon Kraken For User Information

The IRS has been authorized to seek information on users of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, to ensure they are paying their taxes.
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