IRS secures first crypto tax fraud conviction, setting legal precedent

For the first time, the IRS has successfully prosecuted a case of tax fraud solely involving crypto. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has won a major victory, setting a legal precedent in the fight against crypto-related tax fraud. In December…

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Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy settle $40 million tax fraud case without admission of guilt

Washington, D. C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced a historic $40 million tax fraud recovery settlement with Michael Saylor and his company, MicroStrategy, according to a June 3 press release.

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Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy getting sued for tax fraud in Washington

Washington DC Attorney General Karl Racine has revealed that the district is suing Michael Saylor and his company MicroStrategy for tax fraud. The post Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy getting sued for tax fraud in Washington appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ex-Microsoft employee sentenced over Bitcoin tax fraud

Former Microsoft employee, Volodymyr Kvashuk, was sentenced yesterday for tax fraud that involved Bitcoin... The post Ex-Microsoft employee sentenced over Bitcoin tax fraud appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Ex-Microsoft Employee Charged With First-Ever Bitcoin Tax Fraud in US

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Microsoft employee sentenced to 9 years in first U.S. Bitcoin case involving tax fraud

A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to nine years in prison in what the IRS is describing as the United States’ “first Bitcoin case [with] a tax component.”

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John McAfee Pumps Crypto From Prison, Denies Tax Fraud and Murder Charges

John McAfee has shared many details about his life in Spanish prison and chances of extradition to the U. S. He additionally claims to have regained control of his ghost cryptocurrency project. Prison Life ‘Is an Adventure’ Former U.

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Peter Schiff’s Euro Pacific Bank Under Investigation by Tax Authorities in 5 Countries

Euro Pacific Bank, founded by gold bug and bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff, is reportedly under investigation by the tax authorities of five countries. The bank’s customers allegedly include several tax fraud masterminds and a Russian syndicate described by the FBI as the world’s worst cybercrime group.

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Spanish Government Embarks on Bill to Requires Crypto Investors to Disclose Holdings and Income

The Spanish government has embarked on a bill that may require its citizens to disclose their crypto income or holdings with the country’s tax agency. Reuters, which first reported on this development, noted that the bill in question aims at tracking down tax fraud/evasion amongst Spain’s crypto investors or users.

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Spain proposes new bill that requires cryptocurrency users to disclose their holdings

The Spanish government has approved this Tuesday the new draft Law on Prevention and Fight Against Tax Fraud. Although the bill focuses on overall tax fraud, it also includes cryptocurrencies. One of the first measures of the bill will be the limitation of cash payments to only 1,000 euros instead of the usual 2,500. This […]

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Spain Working on Bill to Force Crypto Holders to Disclose Assets, Gains

The planned bill comes as part of broader legislation aimed at cracking down on tax fraud, a government spokesperson said.

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After Targeting BitMEX, SEC Takes On John McAfee, Who Made Over $23M From Fraudulent ICO Promotions

SEC’s next target, finally, is John McAfee. In just a week, the US Securities and Exchange Commission went after BitMEX, and the 74-year-old software magnate turned crypto bull. McAfee was reportedly nabbed in Spain today and is now facing extradition to the US over charges of fraud for promoting initial coin offering (ICO) and tax evasion, […] The post After Targeting BitMEX, SEC Takes On John McAfee, Who Made Over M From Fraudulent ICO Promotions first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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US Man Pleads Guilty in $722 Million Bitclub Network Ponzi Scheme Case

A Bitclub Network Ponzi scheme promoter has admitted to charges of selling unregistered securities and to subscribing to a false tax return in connection with his role in the $722 million fraud scam.

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62-year-old American earned $ 147 million on fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes

The American pleaded guilty to deceiving 70,000 people who invested in his fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. In total, he managed to get about $ 147 million from defrauded investors. According to the Department of Justice, US citizen Steve Chen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to fraud, as well as tax evasion. From July 2013 to September 2015, […]

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US Courts Charge $147M Gemcoin Crypto Scammer On Tax Evasion And Wire Fraud

Gemcoin founder Steve Chen appeared in court and pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges and tax evasion. He and other perpetrators duped some 70,000 unsuspecting individuals out of a cool $147 million to invest in USFIA.

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Gemcoin Founder Agrees to Plead Guilty to Fraud, Tax Evasion for $147M Scheme

Steve Chen agreed to plead guilty to tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the $147 million Gemcoin scheme.

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6 Bankers Accused of Earning €30M in Bonuses From German Fraud, Tax Lawyer Out on €4M Bail

Former bank employees have received bonuses worth millions of euros in an illegal trading scheme that also involved a tax lawyer, prosecutors in Frankfurt revealed this week. The case is part of multiple investigations carried out across Germany, the hardest hit country in a notorious tax fraud scandal known as the Cum-ex Files.

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Cryptocurrency fraudsters beg courts to return their luxury items, judge says no

Two cryptocurrency fraudsters in Canada are asking the courts to give their stuff back claiming the order to seize their assets had been granted improperly. The court isn’t buying it, and has dismissed their appeal, local news reports.

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Craig Wright Calls Rivals ‘Frauds’, Despite Doctoring Documents in 2014

Outspoken crypto antagonist, Craig Wright, has been at it again lambasting other people and projects. Meanwhile, it has come to light that he has doctored documents in the past. Craig Wright Exposed For Tax Fraud A crypto Twitter user going by the handle ‘SeekingSatoshi’ has been delving into the past of computer scientist Craig Wright following his repeated claims to be bitcoin father Satoshi Nakamoto.

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Israeli hacker allegedly stole $1.7M in cryptocurrency from Europeans

A cybercriminal from Israel is facing a long list of felonies associated with the supposed theft of $1. 7 million (6. 1 million NIS) in various cryptocurrencies. The perp, 31-year old Eliyahu Gigi from Tel Aviv, reportedly stole Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dash from various foreigners, including Belgians, Dutch, and Germans, Israeli news reports.

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Global cryptocurrency task force closes in on sophisticated tax cheats

A global sweep of cryptocurrency tax avoidance schemes is imminent, with the number of active lines of inquiry set to nearly double – or so says a coalition of money laundering investigators from the US, Australia, Britain, Canada, and the Netherlands J5, a team of five countries formed by the US Internal Revenue Service to fight cryptocurrency-powered crimes such as tax fraud, has 60 open investigations, but the Sydney Morning Herald reports it’s now considering additional 50.

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Tobacco Giant Philip Morris Estimates It Could Save Up to $20 Million by Using Blockchain

International tobacco company Philip Morris is considering applying blockchain to reduce tax stamps paperwork and fraud

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Op Ed: Answering 10 Common Questions About Cryptocurrency and Taxes

Depending on what country you live in, your cryptocurrency will be subject to different tax rules. The questions below address implications within the United States, specifically, but similar issues arise around the world.

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Will Cohen’s Explosive Testimony Finally Impeach “Conman” President Trump?

Donald Trump’s former attorney and “fixer” will give an explosive testimony before Congress today, calling the president a “racist,” a “conman” and a “cheat. ” The damning testimony, obtained in full by the New York Times, comes as a petition circles in Congress to impeach Donald Trump.

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John McAfee Flees U.S. for Alleged Crypto Tax Fraud

U. S. presidential candidate John McAfee announced on Tuesday that he has fled the country. According to McAfee’s recent Twitter video he’s “living in exile” on a boat because he’s been charged with felonies handed down by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Presidential Candidate John McAfee Flees U.S. for Alleged Tax Fraud

U. S. presidential candidate John McAfee announced on Tuesday that he has fled the country. According to McAfee’s recent Twitter video he’s “living in exile” on a boat because he’s been charged with felonies handed down by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Japan Forces Crypto Exchanges to Provide Information on Clients

Under a new legislation, Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges will be required to provide personal information on clients suspected of tax fraud.

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This Year's G20 Put an Emphasis on Cryptocurrency Regulation

Global leaders walked away from the latest G20 Summit with a rough game plan for crypto regulation. This year’s G20 Summit took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 30 to December 1.

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Thai Government Trials Blockchain in Fight Against Tax Fraud

The tax authority in Thailand is testing a blockchain system that tracks value-added tax (VAT) invoices and potentially eliminate fakes.

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Thailand Government Trials Blockchain in Fight Against Tax Fraud

The tax authority in Thailand is testing a blockchain system that tracks value-added tax (VAT) payments and potentially eliminate fakes.

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Daily Byte: Monday, November 26, 2018

The Hash War is over, Germany takes on tax fraud, Hong Kong and Gibraltar welcome new regulatory-compliant crypto businesses, and Overstock gets out of the retail business.

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Germany’s BMWi To Tackle Tax Fraud With The Applications Of Blockchain Technology

BMWi has revealed that they are planning to use blockchain in their fight against tax fraud. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, abbreviated BMWi, is a cabinet-level ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Spanish Crypto Holders Under Scrutiny as Authorities Seek to Prevent Tax Fraud

The Spanish Ministry of Finance will inspect the holdings and operations of 15,000 taxpayers as part of its efforts to prevent tax evasion and fraud.

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Bahamas Releases Discussion Paper on Crypto-Asset Regulation

The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) has released a discussion paper proposing how it intends to regulate digital assets. This includes initial coin offerings as part of efforts to eliminate the alleged threat of tax evasion, fraud and money laundering.

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Court Refuses to Drop Money Laundering Charge Against UBS, $5.8 Billion Fine Looms

A French court has reportedly rejected a request by the largest Swiss bank to drop money laundering charge against it. UBS Group and a number of its executives are accused of tax fraud and money laundering.

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$50,000 Lost to Bitcoin ATM Scam in Australia

Scammers conned $50,000 out of regular Australians using a blatantly obvious fake tax debt fraud. Multiple victims have been lured into paying off non-existent debt through Bitcoin ATMs. A Time-Tested Scam Scammers have managed to con upwards of $50,000 from Australian citizens, luring them in to pay off a non-existent debt in a classic fraud.

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Blockchain Fraud: New Policies and Technologies to Stop Crypto Criminals

Tax evasion, money laundering, and terrorist funding schemes are all major categories of blockchain fraud. So how can legislation and technologies soon be used to stop crypto criminals? The post Blockchain Fraud: New Policies and Technologies to Stop Crypto Criminals appeared first on CoinCentral.

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Donald Trump Establishes Executive Order For Consumer Protection From Bitcoin

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, is alleged to have established an executive order with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to ensure that cryptocurrency related crime falls as part of a special consumer protection entity within the DOJ.

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5 Countries Team up to Combat Tax Fraud From Cryptocurrencies

A new taskforce involving five countries’ taxation regulators was announced on Monday, July 5.  The announcement by the Inland Revenue Service (USA) will aim to increase cooperation between the United States of America, the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom in order to combat crimes committed using cryptocurrencies, specifically tax evasion.

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International Coalition Set to Tackle Cryptocurrency Tax Crime

In a bid to fight the threat of cryptocurrency tax crime, the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has joined with tax authorities from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to form the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5), according to a press release.

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EU’s Report on Cryptocurrencies: Says Officials “Should Not Ignore” Them

The EU’s Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies released a report entitled “Virtual currencies and central banks monetary policy: challenges ahead.

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5th Money Laundering Directive Offers New Opportunities For Cryptocurrencies

We’re close to the 10-year anniversary of the creation of Bitcoin and few would argue that cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger technology haven’t played a big role in challenging the status quo of the financial marketplace.

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IRS Seeks Cryptocurrency Tax Fraud and Unreported Taxable Gains

Cryptocurrency has brought about uncertainty for investors for both investors and lawmakers. A significant point of contention is whether investors are obligated to pay taxes on their cryptocurrency transactions.

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IRS Ramping Up Investigations Into Unreported Cryptocurrency Gains

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is stepping up its investigations into cryptocurrency-related tax fraud and unreported taxable gains. Clearer laws and guidelines are expected in the near future and could open the door to litigation and penalties against those who fail to cooperate.

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