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Dragonfly Crypto Compensation Report Unveils Industry Salary and Token Trends
Dragonfly’s 2023 Crypto Compensation Report unveils key trends in salary, equity, and token packages across the crypto industry.
CoinLedger Joins Forces with MetaMask for Streamlined Crypto Tax Reporting
MetaMask and CoinLedger collaborate to simplify tax reporting for users, integrating automatic tax features into the MetaMask Portfolio.
Tether's Financial Triumph: Record $2.85B Q4 Profit and Strategic Asset Growth
Tether Holdings Limited reported a Q4 2023 profit of $2.85 billion, boosted by US Treasuries, Gold, and Bitcoin reserves, and a net profit of $6.2 billion, showcasing strong financial health.
How the 2021 Infrastructure Bill Impacts Cryptocurrency Reporting and Tax
The 2021 Infrastructure Bill requires IRS reporting for crypto transactions over $10,000, expanding cash definition to digital assets, and requiring brokers to report customer details within 15 days.
FASB Finalizes New Accounting Standards for Crypto Assets
FASB's new ASU No. 2023-08 mandates fair value measurement for certain crypto assets, enhancing transparency and relevance in financial reporting, effective post-December 2024.
Congressional Memo Challenges SEC's SAB 121
Congress members question the enforceability of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, arguing it deviates from standard accounting practices, misrepresents custodians' responsibilities, and increases consumer risk.
CertiK: Crypto Social Media Scams Surge
CertiK discusses the growing threat of crypto scams on social media, citing a FTC report revealing over $1 billion lost in the 18 months leading to June 2022, with nearly half coming from social media interactions. It suggests preventive measures like hardware wallets and smart contract security audits.
Tether Q3 Attestation: 85.7% Cash Reserves, $330M Loan Cut, $670M Research Spend
Tether's Q3 2023 attestation shows historic liquidity, 85.7% reserves in Cash & Cash Equivalents, reduced secured loans, and robust investment in industry research, ensuring financial resilience amid market fluctuations.
FinCEN Issues Alert to Counter Financing to Hamas and its Terrorist Activities
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued an alert to financial institutions, urging vigilance in identifying and reporting suspicious activities related to the financing of the terrorist organization Hamas. The alert comes in the wake of a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which was funded through various means, including virtual currency.
EU Council Adopts DAC8 Directive to Enhance Tax Oversight on Crypto Transactions
The Council of the EU has adopted the DAC8 directive to enhance administrative cooperation among national tax authorities concerning crypto-asset transactions and tax rulings for high-net-worth individuals. The directive broadens the scope of assets covered, mandates automatic information exchange, and aligns with global standards set by the OECD and G20 to address challenges posed by the digital economy.