Blockchain analysis platform Chainalysis released a report indicating that tax evaders have begun shifting to new digital assets such as Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens, attempting to hide wealth from tax authorities. The Foggia Economic and Financial Police Department in Italy recently uncovered a tax evasion case involving suspects who allegedly used the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol and BRC-20 token standard to conceal 1 million euros (about 1.1 million USD) in unreported capital gains. The investigation showed that the suspects created tokens using this technology, then sold them in market transactions at several times their initial cost, and transferred the profits back to their main wallet in Bitcoin for cyclical investment. (Cointelegraph)

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SudoSatoshi
· 05-23 19:24
From NFTs to Ordinals, the asset form has changed, but the tax evasion tactics haven't—buy low and report losses, sell high and avoid reporting gains.
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DeepBlueStakingStone
· 05-23 09:14
Curious how they monetize—OTC or mixing coins? This process is quite complete.
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BlueberryStakingMachine
· 05-23 08:11
Regulators are always half a beat behind; by the time guidelines are issued, new asset classes have already upgraded to the third generation.
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ColdStartUnderTheAurora
· 05-21 08:09
Is it really that complicated to just handle $1.1 million? Aren't traditional offshore accounts more attractive?
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GateUser-b4b056d3
· 05-21 07:20
Italian police actually managed to solve the Ordinals case; their technical skills are impressive.
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GateUser-14cb5f72
· 05-21 07:12
The IRS shook their head in disbelief; Ordinals can now be used for tax evasion. This technological iteration is far faster than regulatory updates.
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BillHolder
· 05-21 07:10
Tax evader: I hide very well. Chainalysis: Keep going.
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ShatteredGlaze
· 05-21 07:10
So on-chain analysis companies are the ultimate winners? Both black-market and legitimate industries rely on them for their livelihood.
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PatinaTradingBell
· 05-21 07:10
You dare to play with 1 million euros, quite brave, but your IQ hasn't kept up.
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