A tax employee in Bobigny used internal software to compile dossiers on cryptocurrency specialists, billionaire Vincent Bolloré, prison guards, and a judge. She passed the information to criminals who paid €800 to attack a prison officer at home in Montreuil. Her appeal was rejected Jan. 6, as reported by local media. The case matters less […]
The post Insiders sell government crypto database to violent home invaders as transparency laws backfire appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Crypto companies serving EU residents began collecting tax data on Jan. 1, 2026, under the European Union’s DAC8 rules. That start date has fed viral claims on X that the bloc has “ended crypto privacy.” The European Commission's guidance for DAC8 set Jan. 1, 2026, as the operational start date for data collection. However, many […]
The post Exchanges to freeze trading and withdrawals after countdown under new crypto law – how long do you have? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Japan is quietly preparing the most pro-crypto shift of any G7 nation. According to multiple reports from local media, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) is drafting a sweeping reclassification of digital assets that would bring Bitcoin, Ethereum, and around 100 other tokens under the same umbrella as stocks and investment funds. If the plan moves […]
The post Japan’s 20% crypto tax sets a new bar in Asia, pressuring Singapore and Hong Kong as retail costs fall appeared first on CryptoSlate.
The United States could generate up to $14 trillion in cumulative value if 1% of federal taxes are paid in Bitcoin over the next two decades, according to new modeling from Bitcoin Policy Institute presented alongside Rep. Warren Davidson’s Bitcoin for America Act. The bill, introduced on Nov. 20, would allow taxpayers to settle federal […]
The post New Bitcoin for America Act lets you pay the IRS in Bitcoin and fuels a $14T boost to economy appeared first on CryptoSlate.
In the span of one frenetic week, France unveiled seemingly opposing policy tracks. On Oct. 31, the French National Assembly adopted a first-reading amendment rebranding the country’s real estate-only wealth tax into a broader “tax on unproductive wealth” that now explicitly covers digital assets. At the same time, the right-wing Union des droites pour la […]
The post France wants to tax unrealized crypto holdings but also hoard 420,000 BTC appeared first on CryptoSlate.
For years, many UK crypto holders have flown under the HMRC tax authority’s radar. They convinced themselves that digital assets somehow sit outside the country’s tax regime. Well, if you’re a UK resident residing in a river near Egypt, it’s about time you came up for air. Crypto tax is on the agenda, and the […]
The post HMRC tightens the net: UK crypto investors face crackdown on unreported gains appeared first on CryptoSlate.
For nearly a decade, XRP has been the underdog of the digital-asset world, overshadowed by Bitcoin’s narrative dominance, Ethereum’s developer gravity, and Solana’s speed headlines. Yet while most of the market debated ETFs and exchange listings, XRP’s core network, the XRP Ledger (XRPL), kept quietly evolving in the background. It is now re-emerging as an […]
The post How XRP’s renewed role is driving crypto-fiat settlement and innovation worldwide appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Earlier this week, Roger Ver entered a deferred-prosecution agreement that ended his April 2024 indictment on mail fraud, tax evasion, and false-return charges. Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” admitted he willfully failed to report all his Bitcoin (BTC) holdings when he renounced US citizenship in 2014, paid $49.93 million in back taxes, penalties, and […]
The post Bitcoin Jesus pays $50 million to dodge prison – but can he really live freely? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Early Bitcoin investor and Bitcoin Cash co-founder Roger Ver has reached a tentative settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over criminal tax charges tied to an alleged $48 million loss to the government, The New York Times reported on Oct. 9. Ver was arrested in April 2024 and charged with mail fraud, tax evasion, […]
The post Roger Ver and DOJ reach tentative $48M tax settlement deal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
On Capitol Hill, Senator Cynthia Lummis wants to make Bitcoin “everyday money.” The Wyoming Republican is quietly drafting legislation that could do what years of evangelism never managed: make buying coffee with Bitcoin practical again. Her proposal, a de minimis tax exemption for small crypto transactions, would let Americans spend a few hundred dollars’ worth […]
The post Senator Lummis pushes tax break for small Bitcoin payments. Could it unlock everyday adoption? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Digital asset treasury companies won't have to pay taxes on their crypto holdings under new interim guidance.
The Senate Finance Committee said Sept. 24 that it will hold a hearing next week on how digital assets should be taxed as industry leaders continue to push for clear federal rules. Committee Chairman Mike Crapo announced that the session, titled “Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets,” will be held on Oct. 1. According to […]
The post Senate Finance Committee to scrutinize digital asset taxation in Oct. 1 hearing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ukraine has begun formal steps to legalize the crypto industry, shifting from a largely unregulated market to one with a defined legal status. On Sept. 3, Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak revealed that he and his colleagues approved a bill that legalizes and taxes the use of digital assets in the country. According to him, the […]
The post Ukraine takes decisive steps to legalize crypto sector amid tax reforms appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Lawmakers in New York are considering a bill that would impose a tax on digital asset transactions. The proposal, introduced in the state’s Assembly on Aug. 13, seeks to apply a 0.2% excise tax on the sale or transfer of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum starting in September. According to the bill, revenue from […]
The post New York lawmakers propose crypto tax to fund school programs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
India’s tax authorities have uncovered nearly 630 crore rupees (approximately $72 million) in undisclosed income from crypto-related transactions, according to an Aug. 5 disclosure by Pankaj Chaudhary, the Minister of State for Finance. The minister, citing figures from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), stated that the numbers reflect discrepancies in tax filings tied […]
The post India finds $72 million in hidden crypto income as tax compliance tightens appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, expanded its digital asset portfolio by $21 billion in the second quarter of 2025, driven largely by BTC’s sharp price increase. According to the Michael Saylor-led firm, Bitcoin surged from $82,445 to $107,752 between April and June, pushing its unrealized gains on its BTC holdings to $14.05 billion. […]
The post Strategy adds $21B in Bitcoin value during Q2 but faces $4B tax hit appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Senator Cynthia Lummis filed a bill on July 3 that rewrites multiple sections of the Internal Revenue Code to govern how crypto users calculate, defer, and report taxable income. The measure inserts statutory definitions for “digital asset” and “actively traded digital asset,” classifying any cryptographically recorded unit of value as property unless it merely mirrors […]
The post Senator Lummis presents bill to insert crypto tax definitions to shield micro-payments, validation rewards appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Senator Cynthia Lummis revealed on June 30 that she would introduce an amendment to add crypto tax language to the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) amid pushes from crypto advocates in the same direction. Lummis posted on X that she is drafting an OBBB amendment “to ensure Americans can use digital assets without fear of […]
The post Senator Lummis announces OBBB crypto tax amendment while crypto advocates mobilize for approval appeared first on CryptoSlate.
An introduction to managing crypto taxes to avoid a year-around challenge.
Thailand has announced a significant tax reform to position itself as a leading crypto-friendly nation. On June 17, the country’s Cabinet approved a five-year personal tax exemption on profits from selling digital assets, including Bitcoin. The measure takes effect from January 2025 and will run until December 2029. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat explained on […]
The post Thailand’s government unveils five-year crypto tax exemption for investors appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Digital asset service providers in the UK must submit customer data to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) beginning Jan. 1, 2026. According to a May 14 update on the financial authority’s website, this move follows the adoption of the OECD’s Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF), which mandates global tax transparency standards for digital assets. Under […]
The post UK HMRC mandates crypto exchanges must share user data starting 2026 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Two US senators have requested that the Treasury Department intervene to prevent the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) interpretation from penalizing US firms for unrealized gains driven by updated accounting standards. In a letter dated May 12, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to issue regulatory guidance excluding unrealized gains […]
The post US lawmakers warn Treasury on taxing US firms’ unrealized crypto gains appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Coinbase has filed an amicus brief with the US Supreme Court supporting a constitutional challenge to the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) broad collection of cryptocurrency user data, arguing it violates Fourth Amendment protections. The filing, submitted on April 30, outlines the company’s opposition to an IRS John Doe summons that compelled the disclosure of detailed […]
The post Coinbase urges Supreme Court to block IRS crypto data grab to preserve constitutional privacy appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Slovenia’s Ministry of Finance released two legislative proposals for public consultation to clarify and align the taxation of digital assets and derivatives ahead of a planned 2026 rollout, according to an April 17 release. The first proposal, the Law on the Tax on Profit from the Disposal of Crypto Assets, introduces a 25% capital gains […]
The post Slovenia proposes legislation to impose 25% tax on gains from crypto, derivatives appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Systematic moves can unlock tax savings for direct index-style crypto portfolios, says Truvius’ Connor Farley.
Be wary of these common errors that can trip up crypto investors, says Saim Akif.
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed reducing the country’s crypto tax rates, signaling a shift in regulatory approach. On March 6, Akihisa Shiozaki, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives, shared details of the proposal on X, noting that it is open for public feedback until March 30. The initiative seeks to redefine […]
The post Japan proposes crypto tax cut to boost investor appeal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
If you want to reduce the capital gains tax on your crypto this tax season, you can donate to Save the Children. Crypto donations help this 100-year-old charity provide vital care and services to impoverished and displaced children and their families, and crypto donors also receive favorable tax advantages in several jurisdictions, including the US. […]
The post How Bitcoin donations can transform global aid and reduce your tax bill appeared first on CryptoSlate.
The country's central bank is also looking at whether or not to add bitcoin to its reserves.
Bitcoin investors must navigate a complex tax landscape, including understanding taxable vs. non-taxable transactions, key regulations by jurisdiction and ways to stay compliant.