🧾 IRS Cracks Down on Crypto Tax Evasion with Blockchain Surveillance

In 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States launched a major initiative to target crypto-related tax evasion, partnering with blockchain analytics firms like Chainalysis and CipherTrace.

🔍 Using these tools, the IRS began tracking on-chain activity, identifying wallets linked to U.S. citizens, and sending warning letters to thousands of crypto holders who hadn’t reported their gains.

📬 One of the most viral moments came when users received Letter 6173, urging them to “amend their returns or face penalties.” Panic rippled through Reddit and Twitter.

💼 This crackdown sent a strong message: blockchain is transparent, and governments can trace assets across public ledgers — even with mixers and swaps.

⚖️ It marked a turning point in crypto’s evolution — from underground finance to fully monitored digital economy.

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