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Bitcoin Merchant Adoption Might Just Be Accelerating In Asia
Luxury brand Bellatorra Skin Care reports hot demand for crypto payments from both wholesale and retail customers as it expands into China and India.
Lightning + NFC? The New Plan to Bring Bitcoin to Retail
A new proposal explores the combination of the lightning network and NFC to move the layer-two bitcoin tech forward.
Why the IRS Should Treat Crypto as a New Asset Class
Tax pros in the cryptocurrency space are applying a hodgepodge of rules that historically have been applied to stocks, bonds and various other assets.
What If You Can't Pay Taxes on Your Crypto Gains?
Crypto holders willing to take a risk can file an extension, pay their taxes in installments with penalties and interest, and possibly come out ahead.
Vitalik's Serious Joke: The Case for Ending Ethereum Inflation
CoinDesk examines the arguments for and against a proposal that would limit the total number of ether that could ever be issued.
Crypto Tax Dodgers Are Tempting Fate
The ways governments tax cryptocurrency users may be unjust and due for reform, but simply ignoring the law for this reason is a dicey proposition.
HODL On: In Defense of Bitcoin's Best Strategy
HODLers may be getting a bad rap, but they're still following the best, most tested investment strategy for market, argues Medici Ventures' COO.
A Bitcoin Rally After Tax Day? Don't Bet the Farm On It
There are several reasons to discount the contribution of tax-related selling to the Q1 bear market – and thus the chances of a post-April 17 rebound.
A Hobbyist Crypto Trader's Life in Tax Hell
The spreadsheet got more and more complicated, until one day it took two minutes to load.
Why Leading Crypto Devs Don't Work In Silicon Valley
A recent back-and-forth between Coinbase and a bitcoin developer shows there's still a big gap between the industry and the open-source community.
