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Bitcoin Daily: New Zealand Might Change Crypto Tax Rules; Singapore Rules Against eCurrency Operator; ConsenSys To Use Crypto In Healthcare Projects

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New Zealand is considering changes to its treatment of cryptocurrencies, including dropping a tax on goods and services that many people are unhappy with, according to CoinDesk. The goods and services tax (GST) is unpopular with some. That means a “double tax” could later be applied with income tax, after the coin has changed hands.

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Bitcoin Daily: S Korea Eyes New Crypto Income Tax; Less Network Traffic Causes Drop In Bitcoin Fees

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Bitcoin transaction fees are simmering back down to ordinary levels after a heavy wave of them in early May, reports suggest. Halving also doubled the cost of mining, which saw inefficient miners ceasing operation. South Korea is pondering a modification to its tax law which could place taxes on cryptocurrencies.

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Ohio Treasurer Suspends Bitcoin Business Tax Payment Program

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The state of Ohio has decided to end its support for bitcoin tax payments, state Treasurer Robert Sprague announced this week. In a statement published on Sprague’s official website this week, the treasurer said “OhioCrypto.com,” the website that allows businesses to pay their taxes in cryptocurrency, would be suspended immediately.

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Bitcoin Daily: Germany’s BaFin Seizes Allegedly Unlicensed Bitcoin ATMs; Police Confiscate $30M In Crypto From Closed Movie Streaming Site In Germany

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German authorities are cracking down on several allegedly illicit cryptocurrency-related operations in the country. The watchdog told KKT UG CEO Adam Gramowski to cease crypto trading business in Germany back in February for reportedly operating without a trading or banking license. Movie2k.to

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Crypto Fails To Impress For Corporate Tax Payments

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to allow businesses to pay their corporate taxes in bitcoin. While B2B use cases of blockchain are plenty (and gaining greater traction in use cases such as trade finance and cross-border corporate payments), adoption of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies themselves remains muted in the business community.

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Bitcoin Daily: Majority Of Top 50 Colleges Offer Crypto Courses; Crypto Trading Will Not Be Taxed In Portugal

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In other news, Portugal’s Tax Authority has announced that both cryptocurrency trading and payments in crypto will not be taxed in the country. Coin Telegraph reported that the confirmation follows a previous tax ruling by the regulator that cryptos should not be taxed in Portugal.

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Bitcoin Daily: China Construction Bank Grows Blockchain Platform; IRS Tax Forms Now Ask About Crypto

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In other news, the Marco Polo Network has announced that it has secured its first Russian-German import-export operations financing project. We expect Marco Polo to ensure seamless collaboration of several sides engaged in international trade operations (banks, suppliers, insurance companies, etc.)

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