Roger Ver, a pioneering figure in the cryptocurrency world known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has enlisted the help of Roger Stone, a longtime associate of President Donald Trump, according to the New York Times, to aid in his legal battle. Ver, facing federal fraud and criminal tax charges, has reportedly paid
Over the weekend, the crypto market showed a brief bullish return, much to the joy of investors. Bitcoin reclaimed $86K after the past week’s crash. Although it has currently returned to the $84K level, it has instilled hopes for a market recovery. Meanwhile, Trump’s memecoin, Official Trump, is set to
Lawmakers in North Carolina have announced a new bill aimed to allow the use of digital assets in official economic functions. The proposal named Digital Asset Freedom Act, allows digital assets to be used in payment of taxes all around the state. In addition to that, the bill offers a
A Nigerian court has adjourned the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) tax evasion case against Binance until April 30. The decision gives the FIRS more time to respond to a motion filed by the crypto exchange. Binance challenged a February 11 court order that allowed documents to be served via
On February 10, 2025, a 25% tariff by President Trump on all steel and aluminum imports triggered global markets’ responses, hitting hardest in the cryptocurrency sector; this statement merely fueled already exacerbated trade tensions while bringing about market-wide selling pressure. Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency, also plunged to $94,000. Other digital
India’s New Crypto Tax Rules Bring Heavy Penalties India has begun strict new tax guidelines on the profits obtained from cryptocurrencies. Undisclosed gains will attract up to 70% penalties. This amendment is under Section 158B of the Income Tax Act as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union
Roger Ver, known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” is challenging a U.S. tax evasion indictment. The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California has accused Ver of dodging over $48 million in taxes. The charges stem from his 2017 sale of $240 million worth of Bitcoin. In response, Ver’s legal team
On October 10, 2024, Josh and Jessica Jarrett, Tezos network stakers, again filed a lawsuit against the IRS, challenging its taxation of block rewards from staking on the Tezos network. This case, now in federal court in Tennessee, asserts that tokens generated through staking should be classified as property. It
On August 15, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended a major increase in electricity taxes for cryptocurrency miners and AI data centers to address their carbon footprint. The IMF’s proposal suggests raising the electricity cost for crypto miners by 85%. They propose a tax of $0.047 per kilowatt-hour, potentially
The U.S. president, Joe Biden, is gearing up for his upcoming campaign and has made a significant promise related to the crypto market and traders. The rise of the crypto market has presented a unique set of challenges for traditional tax frameworks. Biden stated that he was going to reform
