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CME vs. CFTC: How a Lawsuit Could Reshape Crypto Futures Taxes

The CME's lawsuit against the CFTC over perpetual futures isn't just a legal battle. Discover how the "futures vs. swaps" debate could impact your crypto tax bill.

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CLARITY Act Stalls: What It Means for Your 2026 Crypto Taxes

The CLARITY Act promises clear US crypto rules but is stalled in the Senate. Learn what this means for market structure and your mandatory 1099-DA tax reporting.

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CLARITY Act 2026: New Crypto Rules & Your DeFi Taxes

The CLARITY Act and new SEC/CFTC taxonomy are here. Learn how the new rules for commodities, securities, and DeFi yield will impact your 2026 crypto taxes.

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CFTC vs. States: How the Prediction Market Battle Hits Your Tax Bill

A legal war between the CFTC and states is raging over prediction markets. Learn how the outcome will decide if your crypto profits are taxed as capital gains or gambling income.

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Crypto Futures & Options Tax: Section 1256 & 60/40 Rule

Your guide to U.S. tax on crypto derivatives. Learn how the Section 1256 60/40 rule for futures and options can impact your capital gains tax bill.

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SEC & CFTC Token Taxonomy: A Guide to the 2026 Tax Changes

The SEC & CFTC's new token taxonomy redefines crypto assets. Learn how this 2026 guidance impacts capital gains, the wash sale rule, and your tax reporting.

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CFTC vs. States: How the Prediction Market Battle Impacts Your Crypto Taxes

The CFTC is suing states over prediction market control. Learn how this legal fight could change tax reporting for platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.

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CFTC vs. States: How It Impacts Your Prediction Market Taxes

The CFTC is battling states for control of prediction markets. Learn how this regulatory war could change your crypto tax reporting for Kalshi & Polymarket.

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CFTC Crypto Oversight: Your Guide to 2026 Tax Reporting

The SEC-CFTC agreement redefines crypto oversight. Learn how CFTC jurisdiction over digital commodities impacts your tax reporting, cost basis, and 1099-DA forms.

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DOJ Probes Prediction Markets: What It Means For Your Taxes

A 2026 DOJ investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi could change how winnings are taxed. Learn about regulatory risk and your IRS reporting obligations.

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Kalshi & Polymarket Tax Guide 2026: How to Report Winnings

Report Kalshi & Polymarket winnings correctly: 3 IRS treatments compared (capital gains vs gambling vs hobby), Form 1099 handling, audit-safe records for 2026.

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SEC's New Crypto Rules: What They Mean for Your 2026 Taxes

The SEC's landmark 2026 crypto taxonomy clarifies which assets are securities. Learn the huge impact on the wash sale rule, tax loss harvesting, and your tax bill.

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CFTC Rules Could Upend Prediction Market Taxes: What to Know

The CFTC is creating new rules for prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. Learn how this could change your gains from capital gains to gambling income.

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SEC Shake-Up: How New Crypto Rules Impact Your 2026 Taxes

An SEC leadership change has ushered in a new era of crypto regulation. Learn how the new SEC-CFTC classification framework impacts your crypto taxes and Form 1099-DA.

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Clarity Act 2026: What CFTC Taking Over DeFi Means for Your Taxes

The Clarity Act shifts digital asset derivatives oversight to the CFTC, reducing SEC overreach. DeFi users: here's how this reshapes your tax obligations in 2026 and beyond.

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SEC vs. CFTC: The 2026 MOU That Clarifies Which Crypto Assets Are Securities

The SEC/CFTC Memorandum of Understanding signed March 11, 2026, along with a joint interpretation issued March 17, 2026, provides regulatory clarity for digital assets. Here's how asset classification affects your taxes.

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