Denmark Unveils Crypto Tax Plan, Recommendations Draw Fire From Bitcoiners

The Danish Tax Council has recommended what it terms non-backed crypto assets like Bitcoin be taxed similarly to asset-based crypto assets. The council argues the recommendations would allow crypto investors to deduct losses from gains thus making taxation more fair. However, some observers believe this amounts to a “declaration of war on crypto” as it … Read more

Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations

Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor. This comes as the European Union prepares to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), aiming to … Read more

Mark Cuban Warns Kamala Harris’ Unrealized Gains Tax Will Kill Stock Market

Billionaire Mark Cuban warned that taxing unrealized gains would “kill” the stock market but believes Vice President Kamala Harris would not prioritize this policy. While Harris supports parts of President Biden’s tax plan, Cuban emphasized it is not her final stance. He also raised concerns about the policy’s impact on early-stage companies struggling with cash … Read more

South African Tax Authorities Scrutinize Crypto Traders Amid Compliance Uncertainty

South African crypto traders have reportedly started receiving notices from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) indicating that their tax affairs are under review. The revenue collector is gathering information from various crypto-asset exchanges to assess compliance. Traders who fail to provide requested information could face criminal charges under the Tax Administration Act. SARS may … Read more