{"id":972,"date":"2023-02-22T12:12:10","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T12:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/?p=972"},"modified":"2023-05-03T16:53:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T16:53:07","slug":"how-to-file-crypto-taxes-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/?p=972","title":{"rendered":"How to file crypto taxes in 2023?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Filing_crypto_taxes_in_a_nutshell_Crypto_tax_guide_for_2023-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Filing_crypto_taxes_in_a_nutshell_Crypto_tax_guide_for_2023-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Filing_crypto_taxes_in_a_nutshell_Crypto_tax_guide_for_2023-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Filing_crypto_taxes_in_a_nutshell_Crypto_tax_guide_for_2023-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Filing_crypto_taxes_in_a_nutshell_Crypto_tax_guide_for_2023.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know about\u00a0the taxation of crypto earnings?\u00a0Whether you are making or receiving\u00a0payments in \u0441ryptocurrency\u00a0or probably\u00a0interested in\u00a0trading, this post will be useful to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When referring to cryptocurrency trading, people frequently refer to virtual&nbsp;assets&nbsp;with its own internal security&nbsp;(the blockchain) that is part of a decentralized ecosystem (none of the existing&nbsp;financial institutions are involved). Nevertheless, the United States tax law perceives cryptocurrencies as property rather than currency. For this reason, it is obviously&nbsp;necessary to clarify the tax problem. The most often asked issues concerning crypto tax will be addressed in this post, which will also assist you in avoiding problems with the tax authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it obligatory to <strong>report crypto<\/strong> when preparing a <strong>tax report<\/strong> ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we discussed earlier, crypto is referred to as property rather than money, as mentioned in IRS Notice 2014-21. This means that whenever filling Schedule D along with Form8949 it is required to include these assets. As a result, every transaction involving cryptocurrency are going to have the identical impact on your crypto tax as those involving common&nbsp;money (like dollars). So, a tax return is a necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much tax does cryptocurrencies entail ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will look at this question from the perspective of term of owning.&nbsp;The amount of taxes is determined due to the period of time you possessed your assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A short-term profit is the one that occurs in the case of getting it from assets that have been owned for a period shorter than 12 months. Therefore, according to the amount of your&nbsp;income, taxes may&nbsp;be in the&nbsp;range of&nbsp;10&nbsp;to 37 percent in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other rates are applied if you earned profit from assets that were sold in a period exceeding one year. In this case the taxes will fluctuate within 0 &#8211; 20%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The way&nbsp;you can&nbsp;determine how much crypto revenue you have on&nbsp;your account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find out your asset&#8217;s adjusted basis value. This includes&nbsp;fees&nbsp;you may have paid in addition to the cost of buying&nbsp;a particular&nbsp;asset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will need to subtract all the paid fees from the sale price in order to get the correct figure when you establish the adjusted basis value while selling your assets on \nexchanges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\nIf the first is greater than the second, you have lost money. If vice versa, it means you have earned money.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\nIRS Publication No. 551 will be referred to in order to calculate the basis in the case where crypto was obtained as a gift.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nIn order to prevent&nbsp;mistakes while creating reports, we also advise utilizing special&nbsp;tax software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How should I mention <strong>crypto<\/strong> income&nbsp;on my <strong>tax return<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The way you specify and report such income strongly depends&nbsp;on how you got the asset and what operations were made with it&nbsp;during the period. Cryptocurrency assets may be obtained in a number of ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will submit&nbsp;taxes differently based on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You were trading cryptocurrencies for financial gain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You were involved in mining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You got&nbsp;paid using cryptocurrency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using <strong>crypto&nbsp;exchanges<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaining money as a&nbsp;consequence of an&nbsp;airdrop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you trade crypto, how should you report&nbsp;it on your tax return?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IRS is not going to consider holding crypto&nbsp;as a taxable event. The taxes are imposed only when you perform selling operations with your assets and receive income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You pay standard crypto tax in this scenario. Recognizing a loss within the reporting period, however, may reduce the rest of your income by up to 3k dollars. If you reported a loss and&nbsp;never used it, the loss might be carried over to other periods under identical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to account <strong>crypto mining<\/strong> in tax return.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you obtain your cryptocurrency from mining, this will be&nbsp;a taxable event. Form 1099-NEC must include such income in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must report any cryptocurrency gains you make even though you don&#8217;t have a Form 1099 because they can be liable to an extra self-employment tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Receive cryptocurrency payments.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When accepting cryptocurrency as payment, the tax is charged, and the amount is calculated considering the market price on the day of the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operations on the exchange.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you are swapping one currency for another since the crypto tax is computed in&nbsp;dollars, you must still take into account the&nbsp;market price&nbsp;when preparing a declaration. A tax must be paid when an asset is transferred to another participant in the transaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airdrop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may obtain&nbsp;new crypto&nbsp;as a result of a hard fork and an airdrop. An airdrop is a modification in the network protocol that results in the free distribution of tokens&nbsp;to participants. This occurrence must be reported in your tax return if you receive a gain in this manner because it also becomes subject to crypto tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going to invest in cryptocurrency? Explore how to file crypto taxes and what is the Internal Revenue Services&#8217; crypto tax policy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":975,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[40,56,38,91],"authors":[37],"class_list":["post-972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-highlighted","tag-alphaguilty","tag-cryptocurrency","tag-education","tag-taxes","authors-alphaguilty"],"acf":{"reading_time":7},"author-name":"AG Content Manager","suggested-articles":[{"ID":831,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2023-01-17 15:10:06","post_date_gmt":"2023-01-17 15:10:06","post_content":"<!-- wp:image {\"id\":834,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Best-NFT-stocks-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-834\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What are <strong>NFTs <\/strong>in simple terms? A non-interchangeable token is a data unit that allows the authentication of digital information in a <strong>blockchain <\/strong>(digital ledger). NFT data units are usually in the form of digital files such as images, audio, and video. So, what is an NFT stock?<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":833,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-22-1024x610.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-833\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>NFT stocks<\/strong> are publicly traded stocks of companies that work directly or indirectly with <strong>NFTs<\/strong>. These companies may be involved in the creation, distribution, or promotion of <strong>cryptocurrency<\/strong> or help maintain an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.alphaguilty.io\/how-to-create-an-nft-marketplace\">NFT marketplace<\/a><\/strong> where you can buy and sell <strong>NFTs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Why is it getting so much attention?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>NFTs have been attracting more and more attention lately for a number of specific and quite logical reasons. First of all, non-interchangeable tokens allow you to track and confirm ownership of a digital asset. What does this mean:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>People can buy, sell or store unique tokens and then watch <strong>blockchain <\/strong>value change over time, creating a whole new market for digital goods, just like any other asset.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>In addition, NFTs also protect physical assets such as real estate or works of art. A <strong>blockchain <\/strong>is interesting because it records every transaction and cannot be changed by anyone.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Thus, it is one of the most reliable ways to confirm ownership and trace the origin of assets.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>NFTs <\/strong>were created primarily to digitize rare collectibles, from music or art in general to scarce commodities. Such tokens allow artists and authors to monetize their work. Thus, the level of security is prominent among all <strong>crypto <\/strong>enthusiasts. Taking all this into consideration, it becomes clear why it is worth learning more about <strong>investing in NFT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Best NFT stocks to buy<\/strong> today<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are very passionate about this growing trend and want to learn more about the <strong>best NFT stocks to buy<\/strong>, we have compiled a short list of some of them that you should consider:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>NFTZ is an entire exchange-traded fund issued by Defiance, not a single share. Thus, everyone can own shares of several promising NFT stocks with a single investment. ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) - almost the same as an index fund. The fundamental difference between the two is that an ETF can be traded anywhere.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Coinbase is one of the <strong>best NFT stocks<\/strong>. This is a cryptocurrency and blockchain exchange that operates an easy-to-use crypto exchange platform in more than a hundred countries. It is considered the gateway to the NFT universe because it allows users to convert fiat currency into their preferred cryptocurrency.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Dolphin Entertainment is a conglomerate of content development and entertainment marketing companies. Its clients include most digital content creators. Creating and programming the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.alphaguilty.io\/how-to-create-an-nft-marketplace\">NFT marketplace<\/a> for leading gaming, sports, charity, and entertainment brands to release and sell their non-exchangeable tokens. The conglomerate's push into the NFT space has boosted its stock price. This is also one of the <strong>best NFT stocks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Cloudflare is one of the top NFT stocks in the stock market. In addition to now being a supporting factor in the NFT universe, the company connects an incredible number of businesses to consumers. Its streaming service supports and continues to support content creators who want to publish their unique tokens.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Determining the best NFT stocks requires careful research. However, what proves to be the best option for one investor will not be the most profitable for another. It is important to determine your own level of risk-taking and the type of positions you want to see in your portfolio before choosing which NFT stocks to invest in.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":832,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nft-7004985_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-832\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>How relevant are <strong>NFTs <\/strong>stocks these days?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is one of the most common questions regarding the <strong>cryptocurrency <\/strong>industry, which, as we have seen, is relatively easy to answer. However, just how relevant <strong>NFT stocks<\/strong> are today requires a deeper understanding.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many organizations and investors around the world are now very interested in investing in <strong>NFT stocks<\/strong> - this is similar to most hot consumer trends. We are seeing more and more companies of all sizes entering the NFT and <strong>cryptocurrency <\/strong>world.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Could <strong>NFT stock<\/strong> be considered a really good investment?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are many reasons why you should <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.alphaguilty.io\/nft-investment-how-to-invest-in-nft-and-earn-money\">invest in NFT<\/a><\/strong> stock today, and they vary from person to person. For example, some people are happy to be part of a changing trend and would like to have a stake in the latest <strong>crypto <\/strong>technology. Others, on the other hand, are aware of the enormous potential value of <strong>cryptocurrency <\/strong>and are eager to take the top spot in the field.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Crypto <\/strong>add new value to games and tend to create and maintain relationships between artists, their fans, and supporters. They also open up new communities of people with common interests around the world. In the near future, NFTs and <strong>cryptocurrency <\/strong>may also explore new markets and form the basis for new models of work. That's why it's also worth considering the <strong>best NFT stocks<\/strong>, so you can make the best investment for the future.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, if you are an excellent judge of music or art in general and are a passionate collector, investing in<strong> NFT stocks<\/strong> may be a good option for you. For example, you may have noticed that there are a lot of creative people in the<strong> NFT space<\/strong>. It's important to consider how unique the item is, who the creator of the asset is, the history of ownership, and whether it can be used to generate income. If you are looking for <strong>NFT stocks to invest<\/strong> in, then next we will talk about the best options.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Is it worth buying <strong>popular NFT stocks<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Of course, if you are new to this area and want to try investing, then you have already thought many times about the advisability of such a purchase. While it is true that we can download the files we like, their exclusivity (not their availability at all) is what carries the main value. Blockchain securely records the fact that it is you who has purchased a unique item previously created by its original owner, data about which is also stored in the blockchain.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For collectors, gamers, and art lovers, such purchases are similar to purchasing original paintings. Of course, you have to decide for yourself whether to invest in the <strong>NFT collection.<\/strong> Let's look at it in detail:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Remember that in order to successfully make money in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.alphaguilty.io\/how-to-create-an-nft-marketplace\">NFT marketplace<\/a><\/strong>, you will have to develop some skills, have a great sense of promising digital artwork, and keep an eye on the <strong>NFT exchange <\/strong>in general. The first thing to start with is to look at the dynamics of the marketplace. And here we're not just talking about the <strong>NFT market<\/strong>, but the cryptocurrency market in general.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Special services allow you to track the capitalization of the entire <strong>crypto <\/strong>market (it is clear that when the capitalization decreases, you should not buy because it will be even cheaper). You can also track the trading dynamics of individual collections, <strong>top crypto<\/strong>, sales volume, and other important points.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, it makes sense to choose<strong> stocks to buy and hold<\/strong> in order to then profit in the long run. One of the biggest problems for people who want to make money from the <strong>best NFT stocks<\/strong> is determining when it is the right time to invest. This is where technical analysis tools combined with fundamental research can be helpful. If you are new to this business and are not sure you can handle it on your own, it makes sense to turn to professionals in this field.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After you've learned what NFT stocks are, how relevant they are, and where you should invest, it's time to take stock. Here are the most important key takeaways from this article that you should keep in mind:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>An NFT is a unique token, a non-interchangeable unit of data in the form of a digital ledger called a blockchain.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>NFTs cannot be exchanged or sold. NFT data units are mostly associated with digital files such as audio, photos, and videos.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>It is recommended to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.alphaguilty.io\/nft-investment-how-to-invest-in-nft-and-earn-money\">invest in NFT<\/a> stocks because the upside potential of their value is enormous.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>The NFT stock market is essentially a stock market of companies associated with unique tokens.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>There is a list of the most profitable<strong> NFT stocks<\/strong> that you can safely invest in.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Without a doubt, the <strong>NFT market<\/strong> has completely transformed over the past year and a half. It has attracted a lot of attention from many <strong>crypto <\/strong>enthusiasts. Also, common people are interested in this topic. They ask a simple and very relevant question today: what are <strong>NFT stocks<\/strong> and why is it worth investing in them? We have already found the answer to this issue.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether you have a basic knowledge of <strong>NFTs <\/strong>or are new to the field, you should first understand that investing in NFT is currently one of the most profitable deposits. Before we get into why investing in <strong>NFTs <\/strong>is extremely popular and profitable, let's first answer the question, about what are <strong>NFT stocks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It's important to approach NFT the same way you would approach any other investment, including doing research, understanding the risks, and considering an amount of caution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Best NFT stocks","post_excerpt":"Consider the best NFT stocks. What it is and why it is so relevant today. Why invest in NFT and how will it affect your income? Is it really worth buying NFT stock? Useful information for beginners and advanced users alike.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"best-nft-stocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-02-28 14:08:47","post_modified_gmt":"2023-02-28 14:08:47","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/?p=831","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":622,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2022-12-14 17:52:58","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-14 17:52:58","post_content":"<!-- wp:image {\"id\":623,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Case-Study_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The governments have been seeking to regulate cryptocurrencies since Bitcoin started to gain popularity after 2013. Approaches and timelines of crypto regulations vary from country to country, but by now, nearly all governments issued at least one or several statements on how to deal with crypto.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let\u2019s explore the history of regulation attempts in the US, EU and Asia.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The US: Step By Step Regulation<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The United States embrace the approach of what they call reasonable regulation. This means adapting and applying the existing legal framework to cryptocurrencies rather than setting up special crypto laws.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The US government doesn\u2019t take centralized crypto decisions, leaving the regulation to its member states. The regulation is built on statements from state agencies such as the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Timeline:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 \u2014 IRS issues the first guidance for taxation of cryptocurrencies (e.g. Bitcoin), explaining how to apply general tax principles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2017 \u2014 US becomes the first country to regulate initial coin offerings (ICOs) through SEC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2018 \u2014 IRS sets up a taskforce to combat tax crime and money laundering through digital currencies.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2022 \u2014 Stablecoins become well-regulated on demand by US financial companies.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2022 \u2014 Broader crypto regulations are work-in-progress.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The EU: Partly-Regulated Crypto Market<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The European Union has taken a number of significant steps towards crypto regulation during the last few years. However, each of 28 EU states has different specifics and opinions, which slows down regulation on the whole.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Timeline of key events:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 \u2014 Germany becomes the first European country to accept Bitcoin as a currency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2015 \u2014 Sweden authorizes trading of two Bitcoin exchange traded notes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2018 \u2014 EU lawmakers agree on the Anti-Money Laundering Directive to tackle the problem of money laundering, tax evasion and fraud with cryptocurrencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2018 \u2014 Malta and Switzerland pass bills especially designed for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2022 \u2014 EU approves the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA Directive) as a global attempt of comprehensive crypto regulation. It\u2019s still work-in-progress.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Asia: Crypto Regulation Contrasts<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Speaking about cryptocurrencies in Asia, we can see completely different regulatory approaches in China and the rest of the region. In 2013, China was the main driver of Bitcoin\u2019s price and was a true cryptocurrency pioneer. However, it quickly changed its course by imposing multiple bans on digital assets and mining.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Timeline for China:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 \u2014 Chinese regulators impose strict rules on cryptocurrencies, ordering banks to close accounts which included them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2017 \u2014 Prohibition of ICOs and crypto exchanges.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2021 \u2014 Ban imposed on Bitcoin &amp; other currencies mining.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the same time, South Korea, Japan and Singapore have followed consistent policies towards digital currencies. South Korea failed to ban crypto-related activities<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>and took its stance for regulatory developments of the industry. In 2017, Japan allowed merchants to accept bitcoin as a payment and in 2018 set up a government-backed research group.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Singapore, cryptocurrency exchanges and trading have been legal since 2017, and the city-state has taken a friendlier position on the issue than some of its regional neighbors.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Taking into consideration the ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.alphaguilty.io\/case-study-is-defi-the-new-fi\">growth of DeFi<\/a> and crypto-related businesses, we can expect further regulatory measures across the world. These will include rules of funding, refunding, investing, taxation and other processes with digital assets that are missing clarity.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To make regulation seamless and really beneficial to cryptocurrency users, governments should involve experts and crypto firms in discussion and decision-taking. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Case Study: History of crypto regulations","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"case-study-history-of-crypto-regulations","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-13 18:32:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-13 18:32:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/?p=622","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":267,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2022-11-14 10:49:09","post_date_gmt":"2022-11-14 10:49:09","post_content":"<!-- wp:image {\"id\":268,\"width\":600,\"height\":338,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/blog-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-268\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"2b19\">Due to the nature of NFT as a unique and irreplaceable certificate of digital asset ownership, an asset can take various shapes and forms and provide unique functionality. Almost anything could be linked to a Non-Fungible Token, and this article serves to show the sheer variety of the market through the types of NFT presented below:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"38fd\">1) Collectibles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"d20f\">Blockchain-based collections of cards. People can buy and collect \u201ccards,\u201d trade them with others or sell them for the market price, reaching millions of dollars. \u201cCurio Cards\u201d was the first NFT collection featuring various cute pictures resembling the collectible card sets. However, everyone knows the famous \u201cBored Ape Yacht Club,\u201d the largest NFT avatar by market capitalization. The collection consists of 10,000 algorithmically generated unique pictures of a primate with tired eyes. At the end of January 2022, BoredApeYachtClub#232 was sold for 1080.69 ETH (over $2.8 million).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"b95e\">2) Art.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"66d5\">The most popular NFT type is art (mainly in the form of digital paintings). NFT market is an easy way for an artist to try to monetize their talent. Naturally, many artists present their works in the form of NFTs providing public certificates of authenticity and ownership, separating NFTs from simple JPEGs. Digital artwork is being sold for enormous money, competing with traditional forms of artistic expression. For example, the most expensive transaction occurred in March 2021, when \u2018The First 5000 Days\u2019 artwork was sold for $69.3 million! Of course, art comes in many forms. Musicians sometimes pre-release their albums before actual release or sell a \u201cshare\u201d in the album, allowing investors to earn respective \u201cdividends\u201d from the album sales. \u201cWhen You See Yourself\u201d by Kings of Leon is an example of an album sold as multiple NFTs. Musicians are digging into various forms of NFTs. One of the founders of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne, has his NFT collection, CryptoBatz, which is marketed to connect with other NFTs like Bored Ape Yacht Club pictures. Memes, as an undeniable art of the XXI century, memes are objects of the NFT market as well. Sometimes, heroes of the meme are the actual people who sell them, like Kyle Craven, who has sold the \u201cBad Luck Brian\u201d meme with his face on it for $36,000.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"422d\">3) Play to earn\/Metaverse.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"a38d\">NFT technology has firmly planted itself into gaming, giving rise to Play2Earn formats. P2E games allow in-game rewards and created characters to be converted into NFTs and pieces of Metaverse. The virtual social world, like a real one, has a personality, and items that the character has in possession (ranging from land to fashionable clothes) are the most important thing in games focused on social connection.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"7bb7\">4) Domain names.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"438c\">Cryptodomains may not be fully supported by some browsers yet. Still, these blockchain-minted domains provide unique functionality like linking to crypto-wallets, and they are obtained much easier than traditional domains while simultaneously not depending on any centralized authority. The most popular domain is \u201c.eth,\u201d and this market is only expected to grow and gain more support shortly.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"8f14\">5) Tickets.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"9d26\">Tickets for various events can also be minted as NFTs through blockchain, so it becomes possible to buy them with cryptocurrencies, further linking blockchain technologies to the real world and allowing cryptocurrency to function as money. This also eliminates the possibility of forgery and opens additional opportunities for the ticket owner to sell it later as an essential piece of history.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"bb31\">6) Sports moments.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"6ddb\">Ticket sale is not the only NFT category connected to sports events. Sports Memorabilia NFTs are a hot market because each token is genuinely unique, a memorable sports moment clip, so it cannot be replicated. One of the most expensive sports memorabilia is a clip of LeBron James dunking the ball during the American NBA Championship sold for over $380,000.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"47b2\">7) Real-world assets.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"f083\">NFTs can be used in the real world, as seen before. Real World Asset NFT (rwaNFT) is a token that proves ownership of a physical object, so it functions just like a regular NFT, but the asset tied to the NFT is not digital. NFTs of this type have the potential to be the future of legal ownership of real assets because they can theoretically establish legal contracts of ownership, warranty, and insurance and be transparent and impossible to forge.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"9a6c\">8) Everything else.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"1106\">The world of NFT is vast, and literally, everything can be minted into an NFT, so this list can never be exhaustive. Brief NFT history has had a lot of examples that could not fit into any category presented, for instance, tweets, blogs, posts on social media, and many other forms of assets that fall under the unique definition of a Non-fungible Token.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p id=\"490c\">To conclude, the nature of NFT technology allows for almost anything to be sold on the free market digitally or otherwise while ensuring transparency and irrefutability of transactions. 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