Harper vs. IRS Lawsuit: Why It Matters for Crypto Investors

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The IRS responds to a 2020 lawsuit filed by James Harper, who accused the tax agency of illegally obtaining his financial records from Coinbase.

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The IRS responds to a 2020 lawsuit filed by James Harper, who accused the tax agency of illegally obtaining his financial records from Coinbase. Benjamin Powers and “The Hash” team discuss why this case matters and the impact it could have on privacy laws for crypto exchanges.

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