Tax Evasion

The European Commission headquarters in Brussels (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
New Rules on Sharing Crypto Tax Data ‘Unanimously Supported’ by EU Members
Officials are optimistic finance ministers will formally agree on laws allowing the sharing of information on crypto and NFT holdings between tax authorities next week.
The European Commission headquarters in Brussels (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)

Self-Proclaimed Misogynist Andrew Tate Attends His Appeal At Romanian Court
Jailed Kickboxer Andrew Tate Promoted Bitcoin for Tax Avoidance in Video
The video of Andrew Tate, who was 2022's eighth-most Googled person, was published by popular YouTube personality and criminal lawyer Bruce Rivers earlier this month. But the strategy Tate touted for bitcoin tax avoidance would likely run afoul of the law in many jurisdictions.
Self-Proclaimed Misogynist Andrew Tate Attends His Appeal At Romanian Court

CDCROP: A supporter of the so-called "Crypto 6" attended the first day of Ian Freeman's trial for tax evasion and money laundering charges. (Cheyenne Ligon/CoinDesk)
Early Bitcoin Pioneer Ian Freeman Goes to Trial in New Hampshire
Freeman is facing eight counts related to tax evasion and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.
CDCROP: A supporter of the so-called "Crypto 6" attended the first day of Ian Freeman's trial for tax evasion and money laundering charges. (Cheyenne Ligon/CoinDesk)

Michael Saylor
Just Pay Your Taxes
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor allegedly cheated the system. This doesn’t mean his bitcoin will be liquidated.
Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor
Bitcoin Maximalist Michael Saylor Sued for Tax Fraud by DC
The attorney general’s office is also suing the business software company for allegedly helping him evade taxes on his earnings in the district.
Michael Saylor

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Colombia Considers Introducing a CBDC to Reduce Tax Evasion
Colombia is considering the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to facilitate transactions and reduce tax evasion. “The Hash” hosts discuss the privacy implications of CBDCs as the global race to digital money heats up.
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India (Kriangkrai Thitimakorn/Getty Images)
India Identifies 11 Crypto Exchanges Accused of Tax Evasion
India’s tax authority first began seizing assets to address alleged tax evasion late last year and initially identified six exchanges.
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Indian Superstar Amitabh Bachchan Pays Up After Tax Authorities' Action on Platform Hosting His NFTs
The platform, BeyondLife.club, was sent a notice by an Indian tax agency.
Amitabh Bachchan (Prodip Guha/Getty Images)

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UK Tax Regulator Seizes NFTs for First Time as Part of Fraud Investigation
Three people have been arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud HMRC of $1.8 million.
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Crypto Tax Pros Throw Cold Water on Staking Excitement
Recent media excitement over a lawsuit partially funded by the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) has caused confusion over crypto taxes, but experts say it's best to remain cautious.
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