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Massive anti-money laundering reform suggests busy year for US regulators
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7 January, 2021

Massive anti-money laundering reform suggests busy year for US regulators

The United States has passed huge reforms to its anti-money laundering regime, bringing digital asset exchanges and others dealing in...
IRS to crack down on digital currency tax evaders in 2021: former chief
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7 January, 2021

IRS to crack down on digital currency tax evaders in 2021: former chief

In a recent op-ed, former head of the IRS Criminal Investigation Division Dan Fort warned the tax agency will shift...
US citizens may need to disclose offshore digital currency holdings soon
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6 January, 2021

US citizens may need to disclose offshore digital currency holdings soon

In its latest regulatory measure, FinCEN is proposing that U.S. citizens report if they have more than $10,000 in digital...
Will the United States government launch a new blockchain office?
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4 January, 2021

Will the United States government launch a new blockchain office?

Is a new government office for blockchain technologies on the way? On December 31st, Congressman Darren Soto sponsored a bill

BitGo pays $94K in settlement with US Treasury over violating sanctions
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4 January, 2021

BitGo pays $94K in settlement with US Treasury over violating sanctions

The California-based firm allegedly offered its services to users in jurisdictions where the U.S. has imposed sanctions, including Cuba, Syria...
US regulator indicates broker-dealers could be allowed to trade in securities
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4 January, 2021

US regulator indicates broker-dealers could be allowed to trade in securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will allow digital currency broker-dealers a period of five years without enforcement action if...
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