Originally posted on 07/16/2017:

Quote Originally Posted by Darkside Magick View Post
The U.S. government is seeking the identity of Coinbase users for tax purposes, sparking fears that Bitcoin’s anonymity may be compromised.
According to a legal summons filed in the Northern California District Court, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seeks to identify several Coinbase users and their financial activity, based on evidence that they may have violated U.S. tax laws:
This is how they should have to work. Have to have an investigation of a specific individual underway before they ask for any records.