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Regulatory UpdatesMay 29, 2026

The SEC vs CFTC Battle and What It Means for Tax Classification

The SEC and CFTC's landmark March 2026 joint interpretation finally draws a legal boundary between digital commodities and securities — with direct knock-on effects for broker reporting, 1099-DA, and global frameworks like DAC8.

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Regulatory UpdatesMay 2, 2026

Broker Reporting Rules 2026: What Exchanges Must Report to the IRS

New broker reporting requirements are reshaping how exchanges share data with the IRS in 2026. Here's what's changing and what it means for your crypto taxes.

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Regulatory UpdatesApr 8, 2026

IRS Notice 2014-21 Revisited: What Still Applies in 2026

Twelve years on, the IRS's foundational crypto guidance still shapes how millions of taxpayers report digital assets. Here's what's changed — and what hasn't.