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The IRS And Crypto Staking Rewards: What You Need To Know!

Today, we are discussing an important issue, crypto taxes. Some of you may think avoiding them is a good idea, but it’s not. In this video, I’m joined by my personal CPA, Scott Martin, who explains why paying and filing your crypto taxes correctly is crucial. We’ll discuss the IRS’s stance on crypto staking rewards and how an ongoing legal case involving could set a precedent for how these rewards are taxed.

US stocks tread water in thin trade, benchmark US yield backs off new high

The three U.S. stock indexes were all nearly unchanged, paring mild early declines and interrupting what looked early this week like a nascent "Santa Claus rally," in which shares get a seasonal boost from low liquidity, tax-loss harvesting and investment of year-end bonuses. With only a handful of trading days remaining in the year, the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and the Dow have scored respective gains of 33%, 26% and 14% in 2024. The major concerns for 2025 are the extent of the Fed's monetary easing, Trump's tariffs and other policies, and various geopolitical tensions.

AI, Trump Are Keys for Korea Stock Picks Amid Political Upheaval

(Bloomberg) -- While political crisis looms large over South Korea’s $1.6 trillion equity market heading into 2025, the artificial intelligence boom and Donald Trump’s presidency remain key factors for stock pickers.Most Read from BloombergHo Chi Minh City Opens First Metro Line After Years of DelayMigrant Crisis Pushed US Homelessness to Record High in 2024The ongoing “Corporate Value-Up” campaign is another top theme in what is one of the world’s worst-performing stock markets. Companies conti

Nio’s Mass Market Push Draws Scorn as EV Maker Promises a Profit

(Bloomberg) -- It’s a wonder three little headlights can stir up such debate. But that’s what many netizens in China have been driven to comment on following the launch of Nio Inc.’s newest sub-brand, Firefly.Most Read from BloombergHo Chi Minh City Opens First Metro Line After Years of DelayThe electric hatchback was unveiled last weekend at Nio’s annual gathering for its customers, partners and media. The compact car will start from 148,800 yuan ($20,400) and features a rather plain design pun