CRYPTO: Crypto Pioneer Roger Ver (Bitcoin Jesus) Faces $48M Tax Showdown with the IRS

Roger Ver, famously known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” is locked in a $48 million tax dispute with the IRS. The accusations stem from alleged tax evasion after Ver renounced his U.S. citizenship. In December 2024, his legal team requested the dismissal of the charges, arguing that unclear tax rules and improper prosecution were at play. The court is set to review the case in February 2025.

This high-stakes battle sheds light on the growing challenges of crypto taxation. With tighter international tax rules and advanced blockchain tracking, offshore tax evasion is increasingly difficult, raising concerns for crypto investors worldwide.

 

25 October 2024

UK: New HMRC report identifies £400m of under-declared tax from individuals with offshore income

A new analysis by HMRC of undisclosed foreign income by UK residents published today has identified £400m of under-declared tax from offshore income, with 16% of individuals not reporting and paying

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15 March 2024

GIBRALTAR: European Commission deletes Gibraltar from ‘high risk’ list after FATF decision

The European Commission on Thursday removed Gibraltar from its list of high-risk countries with “strategic deficiencies” in mechanisms to counter money laundering and terrorist financing. The step

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7 February 2024

UK: AML compliance failures are rife in the UK

An analysis of more than 1,600 ‘anti-money laundering (AML) events’ recorded across the UK in the last decade shows money laundering is the most prevalent issue (27.5%), a new report has revealed.

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14 February 2024

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s carbon tax hike will drive innovation

Last month’s steep increase in Singapore’s carbon tax illustrates the commitment the country has made to bringing about a carbon-neutral future. Without government intervention and regulation,

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