> Gift cards aren’t as convenient as receiving money on your bank account or a debit card. But they’re a great way to avoid telling your bank that you made money by speculating on cryptocurrencies. Many banks directly report data on their users to local tax authorities. But don’t forget that Coinbase can track all your withdrawal events and notify tax authorities too.

Does TechCrunch have any actual editorial review process or do “journalists” publish whatever tax evasion / money laundering 101 instructional article they want?