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Tax & Regulation

Form 1099-DA: What Changes for Your 2026 Crypto Taxes

For 2026 sales, crypto brokers start reporting cost basis on Form 1099-DA. What the form shows, what it leaves out, and how to check it against your records.

October 26, 2026 · 7 min read
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Tax & Regulation

Are AI Tokens Securities? The Howey Test Explained

Are crypto tokens securities? How the Howey test applies to AI tokens, the four prongs regulators weigh, and what raises legal risk. Educational, not advice.

3 min read
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Tax & Regulation

Crypto Capital Gains: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Explained

Crypto capital gains explained: how short- and long-term holding periods change what you owe on token trades, plus loss harvesting. Educational, not advice.

4 min read
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Tax & Regulation

Crypto Tax Mistakes That Can Trigger an IRS Audit

Avoid these common crypto tax mistakes that raise IRS audit risk — from unreported swaps to mismatched 1099s. A measured guide for AI token investors.

3 min read
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Tax & Regulation

How Are AI Crypto Tokens Taxed? A U.S. Investor’s Guide

How are crypto tokens taxed in the U.S.? A clear guide to capital gains, staking, airdrops, and reporting for AI token investors. Educational, not advice.

3 min read
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Tax & Regulation

MiCA and Crypto Regulation: What It Means for AI Tokens

How MiCA crypto regulation reshapes the rules for AI tokens — what the EU framework covers, who it affects, and what AI token holders should watch in 2026.

3 min read
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Tax & Regulation

Political Risk in Crypto: How Policy Moves Token Prices

Political risk crypto explained: how elections, regulation, and policy shifts move token prices — and a measured framework for AI token holders to assess it.

3 min read
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Tax & Regulation

Reporting Crypto Airdrops and Staking Rewards on Your Taxes

A clear guide to crypto airdrop staking taxes: when airdrops and staking rewards are taxable, how to value them, and what records to keep for AI tokens.

3 min read
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Tax & Regulation

The SEC vs. Crypto: What Token Investors Need to Know

SEC crypto regulation for token investors: the core legal debate, what enforcement targets, and how to weigh regulatory risk. Educational, not advice.

3 min read