IntroductionWhen you hear the name Roger Ver also known as Bitcoin Jesus, you probably think of early Bitcoin investments, evangelism of the asset, and the controversial fork into Bitcoin Cash. He was once affectionately or ironically called Bitcoin Jesus for his passionate advocacy for Bitcoin and later Bitcoin Cash. But behind that public persona there…
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Switzerland, long regarded as a bastion of financial privacy and innovation, is aligning with a new global standard for tax transparency in the digital asset space. Starting January 1, 2026, the country plans to implement the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This move will place crypto transactions on par with traditional financial assets under international…
Introduction As cryptocurrency adoption grows worldwide, Greece has seen an increasing number of investors and businesses engaging with digital assets. However, understanding the tax implications of crypto transactions remains a challenge due to the lack of a dedicated regulatory framework. While Greece has not yet introduced specific tax laws for cryptocurrencies, existing tax provisions and…
Key Takeaways New Vision (VSN) Token: Bitpanda introduces Vision (VSN), a unified Web3 token replacing BEST and Pantos. Token Migration, Not a Swap: The merge is tax-neutral and treated as a Token Migration event—there is no taxable acquisition. Tax-Free Legacy Status Remains: If your BEST or PAN tokens qualify as legacy (pre-2021) assets, they retain…
South Africa has rapidly emerged as one of Africa's leaders in cryptocurrency adoption and regulation. With significant strides in regulatory measures and a growing user base, the country is solidifying its position as a hub for digital asset innovation. In this post, we explore the latest regulatory milestones, market adoption rates, and the challenges shaping…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a major shift in crypto accounting with the release of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 122 (SAB 122) on January 23, 2025. This bulletin officially rescinds SAB 121, marking the end of one of the most controversial financial reporting requirements for digital asset custodians and exchanges. By…
Validvent advised Airdrop Whale: USD 500,000 farmed over 600 integrations - Blast, ZkSync, Starknet Validvent assisted an airdrop farmer with portfolio management and documentation for crypto transactions across more than 220 unique addresses on several EVM-compatible blockchains, including emerging networks like Blast, ZkSync, and Starknet. The project included over 600 integrations, involving 40,000+ transactions with…
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Convergence of AI and Blockchain at the EUBOF Conclusion Workshop On 8 May 2024, Mariana de la Roche Wills participated in the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF) Conclusion Workshop, hosted at the European Commission. Her contribution focused on the convergence between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain, exploring how these technologies interact and what this…
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