CRYPTOCURRENCY
IRS Expects Surge in Crypto Tax Crime Cases as Tax Season Concludes
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is bracing for an increase in crypto tax crime cases as taxpayers file their returns on April 15. IRS criminal investigation chief Guy Ficco predicts a rise in charged Title 26 crypto cases this year and beyond. While crypto has been associated with various financial crimes in the past, Ficco anticipates a surge in "pure crypto tax crimes" in the future.
Binance Executives Face Tax Evasion Charges in Nigeria Amid Naira Manipulation Allegations
Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla face tax evasion and currency manipulation charges in Nigeria, with proceedings adjourned to April 19.
South Korea's National Tax Service Advances on Cryptocurrency Oversight with Integrated Management System
South Korea's National Tax Service is set to complete the 'Integrated Cryptocurrency Management System' by 2025, aiming to enhance tax compliance and prevent illicit activities.
Spain Strengthens Crypto Oversight to Settle Tax Debts
Spanish Ministry of Finance is implementing legislative reforms to increase cryptocurrency monitoring, enabling seizure of digital assets for tax debt resolution, aligning with EU regulations.
India Accuses WazirX of Tax Evasion, Future of Local Crypto Sector Remains Unclear
India’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform, WazirX, has been accused by the country's authorities of tax evasion worth $5.4 million.
US IRS May Auction off the $1.2B Worth of Crypto Seized This Year
The current crypto seizure amount of $1.2 billion made by the IRS may be up for auction to the public.
Crypto Founder of Ethereum-Based Oyster Protocol Arrested for Tax Evasion in Exit Scam
The founder of Ethereum-based smart contract platform Oyster Protocol has been arrested following an exit scam in which he reaped a multi-million dollar profit.
Peter Schiff’s Bank Investigated in Global Tax Evasion Probe, Gold May Be Dirty
Peter Schiff’s Euro Pacific Bank is currently under a tax evasion probe for hosting numerous financial accounts suspected of tax evasion crimes.
John McAfee is Having a Fascinating Time in Spanish Prison Says it's "Not That Bad"
John McAfee is having and interesting time in Spanish prison while awaiting his extradition to the United States.
John McAfee Indicted for Tax Evasion and for Fraudulently Promoting ICOs Through Twitter
The DOJ is charging John McAfee with tax evasion and failure to file tax returns, according to an unsealed indictment that was revealed yesterday.