Compliance & Tax
30 articles
Crypto payroll and cross-border contractor payments create unique compliance challenges. These articles cover IRS reporting for crypto wages, international contractor classification rules, and how to structure payments to minimize tax exposure. See our payments glossary for definitions of key compliance terms.
How to Hire International Contractors: Guide for Global Teams
Learn how to hire international contractors legally and confidently. Avoid costly misclassification risks and build a compliant global team. Start hir…
Stablecoin Regulation Launches in Hong Kong This March
Hong Kong's new stablecoin regulation launches this March, but only a few issuers will be approved. Learn what the HKMA's selective approach means for…
Stablecoin Regulation Guide 2026: GENIUS, CLARITY, MiCA
Navigate 2026 stablecoin regulation with confidence. This guide breaks down the GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act, and MiCA. Learn what your business needs to k…
What is CLARITY ACT: Essential Guide to Key Provisions
Learn how the CLARITY Act classifies digital assets as commodities or securities. Key provisions, compliance paths, and market impact explained.
How Reserve Audits Build Trust in Stablecoins
Discover how reserve audits verify billions in stablecoin assets and build trust. Learn why transparency matters for Tether, USDC, and crypto markets.
Bank of England’s 60/40 Stablecoin Reserve Model
BoE's 60/40 stablecoin reserve rule (gilts/cash) makes UK payments viable by restoring issuer yield. Learn the path to 2025 authorization and launch.
25% Threat to Offshore Contractor Invoices: The Hire Act
Learn how a proposed HIRE Act could impose a 25% tax on offshore services used in the U.S.—impacting pricing, contracts, and withholding for finance t…
Employer’s Guide to Worker Classification
Employer’s guide to worker classification: understand DOL, IRS, NLRB, and state ABC tests to prevent misclassification, audits, and costly penalties
India’s Crypto & Stablecoin Regulation Overview - October 2025
Explore India’s crypto and stablecoin regulation as of October 2025—covering tax and AML rules, FIU enforcement, RBI’s CBDC-first stance, UPI cross-bo…
Regulatory Landscape of Stablecoins in the USA
Clear look at the 2025 U.S. stablecoin landscape: GENIUS Act, agency shifts, compliance dates, and practical impacts on payments and payroll.
GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulation: Provisions, Compliance & Impact for Payment Stablecoin Issuers
Explore the GENIUS Act, the first comprehensive U.S. federal regulation for payment stablecoins, detailing its key provisions, compliance obligations,…
What is the Genius Act's Impact on Stablecoins and the Crypto Industry
GENIUS Act creates the first federal framework for dollar‑backed stablecoins—unlocking clarity for issuers, investors and the wider crypto assets mark…
(Bitcoin.com) American Companies Can Now Settle Payroll Taxes In Cryptocurrency via Bitwage
17 Jan 2019, Avi Mizrahi International cryptocurrency payroll service provider Bitwage has announced that it has partnered with Texas-based Simply E…
(Bitcoin Exchange Guide) Bitwage Now Lets Salaried Employees Get Paid in Crypto While Remaining Tax Compliant
By Gabriel M - January 16, 2019 Have you ever dreamed of paying your workers with crypto? While not the most popular option in the world in 2018 as …
(Bitcoin Magazine) Bitwage Service Adds Payroll Tax Payment Funding Options for U.S. Businesses
Jimmy Aki, Jan 15, 2019 9:19 PM EST Cryptocurrency payroll service Bitwage has partnered with Texas-based payroll and Human Relations firm Simply Ef…
(Coinstituency) US Companies Can Now Pay Taxes In Cryptocurrency
January 16, 2019 by Iyke Aru Bitwage & Simply Efficient HR Partner To Allow Companies to Fund W2 Payrolls & Payroll Taxes in Bitcoin and Ether Glo…
(Cointelegraph) Why the Bitcoin Community and Governments Should Bury the Hatchet
By Iyke Aru DEC 07, 2016 For the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin, the important players are users within the community. However, collaboration with t…
(Cointelegraph) Blockchain and Crypto in the Labor Market: Overview of Salaries, Taxes and the Most In-Demand Jobs
By Julia Magas, DEC 06, 2018 Over the past months, the cryptocurrency market has been demonstrating bearish sentiment, with crypto prices falling to…
How to File Your Taxes on Bitcoin
With huge gains in the price of Bitcoin (among other cryptocurrencies) in 2017, holders surprised by a meteoric rise may have taken the chance to take…
Bitwage & Consultabit Launch Bitcoin Tax Calculator
In January of this year, we partnered with Consultabit to launch a dollar cost average calculator, www.bitcoindollarcostaverage.com. The goal was to e…
Paxful Taxes: Bitwage Now Lets Firms Pay Salaried Staff in Crypto
Bitwage’s new partnership with Simply Efficient HR lets U.S. companies pay salaried workers in bitcoin or ether while payroll taxes are auto-converted…
Can You Receive A Crypto Paycheck?
Discover the advantages and challenges of receiving your paycheck in cryptocurrency, with legal insights and how Bitwage facilitates hybrid payroll so…
Dealing With Fraud In The Bitcoin World
Bitcoin has been around since 2008, but it’s still in its infancy. That means a lack of regulation, fraud, ponzi schemes, and more. The Bitcoin indust…
1099 vs. W2 Workers: What's The Difference?
In today's workforce, there are two main types of workers: 1099 and W2. Knowing the differences is vital for job seekers, freelancers, and businesses.…
How Questions About Terrorism Challenge Bitcoin Startups
In light of the recent attacks in Paris that led to the deaths of 129 Parisians, the European Union (EU) and other international powers, including the…
Paying Foreign Contractors: The Ultimate Guide To Cross-Border Payroll
Learn how to navigate the complexities of paying international contractors with this guide. Covering legal considerations, payment methods, and best p…
How to Navigate Tax Season with Your Cryptocurrency
It’s never too early to spark up the conversation on everyone’s favorite time of year: tax season. And now, with the government in a state of disarr…
Taxes, Security & Developer News
As always, we are hard at work to bring the best in class solutions to the #Bitcoin and International communities. Some exciting new products are on t…
🌏 Cryptocurrency Regulations - Insights from the Philippines
Philippines financial regulators announced that they will block the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance in the Philippines for providing i…
US Companies Can Now Fund W2 Payrolls & Payroll Taxes in Bitcoin and Ether.
Since Bitwage started in 2014, there have always been conversations regarding “Closing The Loop” in the Bitcoin financial cycle. The financial loop wo…
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