Australia and Singapore will test blockchain to facilitate trade between countries

Australia and Singapore will test blockchain to facilitate trade between countries

The Australian Border Guard plans to facilitate cross-border trade with Singapore using blockchain. System testing started this week. According to a statement from the Australian Border Patrol, in line with the Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Development Agreement, testing of a blockchain-based application was launched this week to facilitate the exchange of trade documents. The testing, which is being conducted in collaboration with the Singapore Customs Administration and the Information Technology Development Authority (IMDA), aims to reduce…

Coinbase will change tax reporting form for US customers

Coinbase will change tax reporting form for US customers

Coinbase has decided to stop sending customers in the US with the 1099-Ks tax form, which led the IRS to mistakenly believe traders were underreporting their profits. According to a Coinbase blog post, the 1099-Ks form will now be replaced by the 1099-MISC form, at least for customers who earn interest on lending and similar products. According to the article, traders who do not meet the 1099-MISC criteria most likely will not receive tax forms…