U.S. Treasury Department

The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled its definition of a "broker" for crypto tax reporting purposes in response to a controversial provision in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
U.S. Crypto Tax Proposal Lets Miners Off the Hook, Snares ‘Some’ Decentralized Exchanges
The IRS is finally proposing rules for crypto tax reporting, giving the industry its own 1099 form and declaring digital asset miners safe from the future requirements.
The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled its definition of a "broker" for crypto tax reporting purposes in response to a controversial provision in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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U.S. Sanctions Watchdog Alleges Russia-Linked Crypto Wallet Processed $5M
An Irish national helped wealthy Russians evade sanctions and hide money in UAE, OFAC said Friday.
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Crypto Exchange Poloniex Agrees to $7.6M Fee to Settle Sanctions Violation Charges
Poloniex allegedly did not maintain proper know-your-customer practices between 2014 and 2019.
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U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
U.S. Sanctions 3 North Koreans for Supporting Hacking Group Known for Crypto Thefts
The three were engaged in crypto activities themselves, and the U.S. Treasury Department says they were tied to the networks of DPRK entities laundering stolen crypto or moving illicit funds for that country.
U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

U.S. President Joe Biden (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
U.S. Treasury Department Proposes 30% Excise Tax on Crypto Mining Firms
President Joe Biden unveiled his 2023 budget proposal on Thursday.
U.S. President Joe Biden (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

U.S. President Joe Biden (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Biden Budget Plan Would Close Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting Loophole
The U.S. President is expected to unveil his budget proposal on Thursday.
U.S. President Joe Biden (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Treasury Wants Public Opinion on Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance
Treasury Wants Public Opinion on Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance
The U.S. Treasury Department wants the public, including the crypto community, to weigh in on how digital assets might be used in illegal activities and how the department should respond to this issue. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the community’s impact on regulation.
Treasury Wants Public Opinion on Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance

US Treasury Sued for Sanctioning Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
US Treasury Sued for Sanctioning Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
Six crypto users, including Coinbase employees, are suing the U.S. Treasury Department for blacklisting Tornado Cash last month, claiming the department’s sanctions watchdog overstepped its authority in prohibiting all American persons from interacting with the privacy tool. “The Hash” hosts discuss the potential outcomes.
US Treasury Sued for Sanctioning Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash

Kraken CEO Condemns Tornado Cash US Sanctions
Kraken CEO Condemns Tornado Cash US Sanctions
Jesse Powell, CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, has criticized the U.S. Treasury department’s blacklisting of crypto mixer Tornado Cash, saying it’s “unconstitutional.” “The Hash” team digs into Powell’s comments and the potential limits of outdated U.S. securities law.
Kraken CEO Condemns Tornado Cash US Sanctions

Vitalik Buterin Addresses Use Case for Tornado Cash
Vitalik Buterin Addresses Use Case for Tornado Cash
A day after the U.S. Treasury Department banned crypto mixer Tornado Cash, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin tweeted that he used the service to make a donation to support Ukraine. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest Tornado Cash developments and growing concerns over privacy.
Vitalik Buterin Addresses Use Case for Tornado Cash