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India’s New Social Media Rules Would Strip Anonymity — When Asked — From Accounts

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They aim for more accountability in social media, which has been a worldwide trend recently as social media companies try to combat ills such as fake news, child porn and hate speech, among other things. billion residents, and the rules would cover any social media app with more than 5 million users.

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US Treasury: Taxes On Digital Companies Are Discriminatory

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Treasury official said a French tax plan targeting American digital companies is discriminatory against American businesses. After a European Union plan for tax reform fell apart, France, along with Britain, Italy and Spain, are moving forward with plans to tax companies like Google and Apple. Harter said.

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UK Facing Pushback For Tax On Tech Companies’ Revenue

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and lobbyists who contend a new tax on some of the world’s biggest internet companies would create what is seen as a dangerous precedent. Chamber of Commerce — lobbyists and lawmakers, Donohue and others think the tax would target big American technology companies unfairly. is facing pushback by lawmakers in the U.S.

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Gift Cards A Taxing Problem? Not Necessarily Says Tango Card CCO

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And when it comes to rewarding employees with a holiday or other work anniversary reward, the last thing businesses need is to have their generosity become a tax headache. However, he added, the tax implications should not exceed the cost and purpose of the present. “We Awesome … My Fourth Water Bottle. Shortcuts and Backfires.

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Vietnam Launches New Social Media App As Facebook Alternative

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Vietnam is introducing a social network similar to Facebook after the Communist-ruled government asked domestic tech companies to create substitutions. The social media company has teamed up with Sony Music Entertainment to feature music content, and aims to reach three million users in 2019 and 20 million by January 2021.

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Australia Laws Target Social Media Firms with Fines, Prison Over Streaming Content

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The government in Australia passed legislation that seeks to stop live streaming of violent acts across social media platforms. There also may be prison sentences in the offing for companies’ executives if such content is not removed in a timely manner. Zuckerberg Repeats Calls for Regulation. We need new rules,” he said.

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance Tells US Users To Take Out All Funds; OKEx To Reportedly Restart Withdrawals; S Korea Seeks To Postpone Crypto Tax Law; Coinbase To Only Provide IRS Form 1099-MISC

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Please note that as per our terms of use, we are unable to service US persons,” the company reportedly said in the email, as per the outlet. The potential amendment to bring in the tax plan is intended to take effect in October of next year, but the legislative body is aiming to have the taxation timeframe begin in the first month of 2022.

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