Tax evaders are trying ‘novel digital assets’ to dodge authorities: Chainalysis

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Italian authorities are cracking down on a tax evasion scheme involving novel digital assets, with one individual allegedly using Bitcoin Ordinals and the BRC-20 token standard to generate and conceal $1.1 million. This case highlights the growing use of digital assets for illicit activities, posing a challenge to law enforcement and regulatory bodies worldwide to stay ahead of emerging threats.