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Opinion

If You Lost Money on FTX, You May See Some Tax Relief

Tax expert Victoria J. Haneman compares Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto trading empire to Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme to glean what the FTX fallout could mean for tax filers.

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Opinion

How Bad Tax Policy Drives DAOs Out of the US

Despite crypto-friendly laws in Wyoming, most DAOs are choosing to incorporate overseas.

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'A Complete Failure of Corporate Controls': What Investors and Accountants Missed in FTX’s Audits

An expert review of FTX’s audited financial statements reveals a series of red flag related-party transactions that should have led to more scrutiny of the company’s operations.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Opinion

They Burned Down Crypto. Now They Want a Comeback

Sam Bankman-Fried thinks he can turn things around while his peers Su Zhu and Kyle Davies paint themselves as victims.

AI Artwork Sam Bankman-Fried SBF in Prison concept (Midjourney/CoinDesk)

Opinion

The Tax Implications of the FTX Bankruptcy

As of right now, all funds are frozen, which means FTX users are stuck. What will this mean for taxpayers?

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Opinion

EY’s Crypto Tax Leader Breaks Down What You Need to Know This Tax Season

Use data aggregators, get a trusted adviser and learn to live with a little uncertainty.

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Crypto Users Want to Pay Taxes, but We Need Clearer Rules

The need for comprehensive crypto tax reform will become clearer as people start interacting with blockchains – and incurring capital gains taxes – without realizing.

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Post-FTX Meltdown, Regulation-Abiding Companies Can Restore Trust

Adhering to stringent guidelines is less flashy, but will ensure safety and reduce risk.

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Opinion

What Will It Look Like When Taxation and Privacy Collide?

What if instead of private protocols enabling tax avoidance or evasion, privacy in web3 actually enhanced tax reporting?

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Opinion

Taxes and Music NFTs: A Match Made in Hell?

If laws around taxation are confusing for crypto and art-focused NFTs, music is a whole other can of worms.

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