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25th December 1776:  George Washington crosses the Delaware River into Pennsylvania and with a surprise attack defeats Hessian soldiers employed by the British in the Battle of Trenton. Original Artist: By Paul Girardet after Leutze  (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)
Crypto Can De-Escalate the Tax War
The transparency and immutability of blockchain transactions could allow for tax assessment and collection to be vastly more efficient than the status quo.
25th December 1776:  George Washington crosses the Delaware River into Pennsylvania and with a surprise attack defeats Hessian soldiers employed by the British in the Battle of Trenton. Original Artist: By Paul Girardet after Leutze  (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)

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Use Your Crypto Losses to Turn the Tables Against the IRS
If you’re a high earner or someone who lives in a high-tax state, you should look into tax-loss harvesting. You may be able to save up to 50% on your capital gains tax bill.
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Understanding the Tax Implications of NFTs, Staking and Yield Farming
Individuals and institutions should carefully consider their tax obligations and, in the absence of official guidance, consult tax professionals or take the most conservative...
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 6:  The entrance to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), located across the street from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, is viewed on June 6, 2017 in Washington, D.C. The nation's capital, the sixth largest metropolitan area in the country, draws millions of visitors each year to its historical sites, including thousands of school kids during the month of June. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
Crypto Needs an FDIC-Like Protocol to Prevent Liquidity Crises
How does the FTX fallout resemble the history of bank runs?
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 6:  The entrance to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), located across the street from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, is viewed on June 6, 2017 in Washington, D.C. The nation's capital, the sixth largest metropolitan area in the country, draws millions of visitors each year to its historical sites, including thousands of school kids during the month of June. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

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Common Tax and Compliance Challenges for Enterprises in Crypto
The latest wave of crypto adoption has created new tax and compliance challenges, so it's up to crypto-natives to help Fortune 500 companies bridge the chasm.
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Let’s Talk About the New York Times' ‘Puff Piece’ on Sam Bankman-Fried
How complicit is the media in the FTX and Alameda Research co-founder's rise and fall?
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The Tax Impact of This Year’s Platform and Protocol Failures
The Celsius Network bankruptcy and the failure of Terra have caused many questions for taxpayers caught in the middle.
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Why NFT Tax-Loss Harvesting Remains a Challenge for Investors
What does it mean for your tax bill if you lost money trading illiquid non-fungible tokens?
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The Silver Lining of a Crypto Market Decline: Tax Savings
Taking a moment to employ the right tax-reduction tactics could wind up saving you thousands on your tax bill.
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After FTX: Rebuilding Trust in Crypto’s Founding Mission
For an industry built on the principle of decentralization, we had a lot of trust in one 30-year-old. Understanding why is key to a more sustainable future for crypto.
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