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Roger Ver's Pardon Plea: A Call Against Government Overreach in Crypto

Roger Ver's Pardon Plea: A Call Against Government Overreach in Crypto

Few stories capture the essence of the tension between innovation in Bitcoin and crypto and regulation as vividly as that of Roger Ver. Known as "Bitcoin Jesus" for his early evangelism, Ver now faces an astonishing potential sentence of over 100 years in prison in the United States

Blockchain Association Files Lawsuit Over Controversial IRS DeFi Regulations

Blockchain Association Files Lawsuit Over Controversial IRS DeFi Regulations

In a significant development, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently introduced new regulations that classify a variety of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols as brokers. These regulations mandate that these platforms adhere to Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for transactions involving digital assets. The IRS has projected that

What the New IRS Regulations Mean for Crypto and DeFi

What the New IRS Regulations Mean for Crypto and DeFi

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced new tax regulations set to take effect in 2027, which will significantly impact decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. These rules mandate that DeFi brokers report all gross proceeds from digital asset sales and gather extensive user information, including names and addresses. This

IRS Declares Crypto Staking Taxable Amid Legal Battle

IRS Declares Crypto Staking Taxable Amid Legal Battle

A new twist has emerged that could significantly impact crypto investors – the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially declared that staking cryptocurrency is a taxable event. This ruling comes at a time when the crypto market is soaring, with Bitcoin recently breaching the $100,000 mark for the first time,

Charlie Kirk Stands with Roger Ver in Battle Against Government Overreach

Charlie Kirk Stands with Roger Ver in Battle Against Government Overreach

In a powerful display of solidarity, political activist and host of "The Charlie Kirk Show," Charlie Kirk, has taken a firm stance in support of Roger Ver, who is currently ensnared in a contentious legal battle with the U.S. government. In an episode aired that aired today,

Roger Ver's Legal Team Challenges Indictment in Landmark Crypto Tax Case

Roger Ver's Legal Team Challenges Indictment in Landmark Crypto Tax Case

Roger Ver is fighting back against what his legal team describes as an overreach by the U.S. government. Ver, an influential figure in and outside of crypto, with over 740,000 followers on X, was arrested in February while attending a cryptocurrency conference in Barcelona, sparking a wave of

Elon Musk Says IRS To Be Audited With DOGE Commission

Elon Musk Says IRS To Be Audited With DOGE Commission

In a plot twist nobody saw coming but everyone supports, Elon Musk has announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will undergo an audit by the newly formed Department Of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This declaration marks a significant step in the incoming administration's strategy to drastically cut federal