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The Employer’s Guide to Token Compensation
Learn all about token compensation with Toku's Employer's Guide to Token Compensation
Recent Stories
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Jurisdictional Considerations for Token Options: A Global Perspective
Understanding key jurisdictional considerations for issuing token options globally
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How 83(b) Elections for crypto token grants can fail and cost you millions
Not filing your 83(b) election properly can result in paying millions of dollars more
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Token Launches Made Simple: Toku x Safe Integration
Toku's integration with Safe provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional custody
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Is it legal to pay people with Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets in India?
India's crypto scene: Taxed, not banned. Laws on stablecoins, digital assets unclear
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Global Contractor and Payroll Management for an Early-Stage Team
FIDL partnered with Toku for efficient contractor management and payroll for global team
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Embracing Crypto-Native Expansion with Toku
With Toku, Space Meridian's operational agility improved and ensured global compliance
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Facilitating Startup Flexibility and Growth
Reppo chose Toku for global HR solutions, while maintaining scalability and compliance
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Enhancing Global Workforce Benefits with High-Touch Support
Elliptic Research partnered with Toku for streamlined operations and employee benefits.
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Do you need to pay taxes on Crypto Points you earn?
Understanding the taxation of crypto points is vital for compliance
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Token Compensation & Payroll: Countries allowing entirely crypto compensation
Which countries can you compensate someone entirely in crypto tokens and stablecoins?
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Why can token option agreements be problematic under US law?
Discover the challenges and tax implications of token option agreements
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What are Token Appreciation Rights Agreements (TARs)?
Uncover the details of Token Appreciation Rights (TARs) Agreements
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Will Coinbase Win, Apply Long-Term Capital Gains Rate to Crypto?
If Coinbase wins, will crypto face collectible capital gains rates?
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Why You Need a Crypto-native PEO in the United States
Using a crypto-native PEO is necessary for U.S. companies that hire and pay in crypto.
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How do token vesting schedules work?
Find the right vesting schedule that can accelerate your company's growth.
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How the IRS’s proposed rule affects U.S. crypto tax compliance
Analysis of the proposed U.S. crypto tax rule and its tax and business implications.
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Token Management for Lawyers: Untangling Webs of Token Agreements
Exploring legal intricacies in crypto token compensation and compliance.
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Toku & Hedgey Establish Strategic Partnership
Toku & Hedgey Partner to simplify token compensation and on-chain vesting infrastructure
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Toku Co-Founders Named on Forbes 30 Under 30 List for 2024
Toku founders have been named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 List for 2024 in North America
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How an 83(b) election can reduce your crypto tax bill by millions of dollars
An 83(b) election form can have a life-changing impact on your finances.
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Understanding How the US Taxes your Token Awards in 2023
Many crypto workers are based in the United States. Learn about how the US taxes tokens.
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Toku and Bitwave Forge Partnership Offering Simplified Crypto-Native Solutions
Toku and Bitwave collaborate to simplify token compensation and digital asset management
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Toku announces SOC2 Compliance
Toku’s SOC2 certification reflects our unwavering commitment to security and compliance
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What is a Phantom Token Grant?
Phantom tokens give employees upside potential but with less legal and tax headaches.
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The Employer’s Guide to Token Compensation
Learn all about token compensation with Toku's Employer's Guide to Token Compensation
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How To Setup Token Compensation Distribution and Tracking
Learn how to distribute and track token compensation to your global team.
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How To Structure Your Token Allocation & Compensation Plan
Pay your global team in your project's tokens. Read our step-by-step guide to get started.
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Unlock Global Crypto Talent with a Crypto-Native EOR
Only crypto-native EORs can serve the full needs of crypto organizations
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Toku & Quantstamp Partner to Enhance Security and Payroll Practices in Web3
Toku and Quantstamp announce a partnership that brings security and compensation together
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History of Fiat, Equity & Token-Based Compensation
A brief history of the emergency of fiat, equity and token-based compensation schemes
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Types of Token Compensation: Key Benefits & Considerations
‘From RTAs to token options, learn about various token compensation types
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Navigating Worldwide Token Compensation Regulations in 2023
Stay compliant & informed about crypto compensation regulations to maintain compliance.
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Protocol Labs partners with Toku to streamline its token grant and equity grant
“Every EOR in the industry has no idea how to handle tokens.”
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Gnosis partners with Toku for Swiss employment services and locally compliant to
Gnosis saves time and money every month employing & compensating Swiss residents with Toku
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Toku enables Astar Network to confidently expand into the U.S.
Learn how Toku enables Astar to easily expand into the U.S.
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Toku Founders win Forbes 30 Under 30 Japan Award
Our founders, Ken Murai O’Friel and Dominika Stobiecka have been honored with the Forbes 3
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Toku, led by Japanese founder, raises $20m
One of the largest funding announcements for Tokyo-based crypto startups
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Employer vs. Contractor: Misclassification risk in Crypto
The potential risks around misclassifying employees or contractors.
![Revolutionizing HR Management in Crypto](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63de9b98371ddd40040c3b45/6422f0194dfdd15681ced250_Untitled%20design%20(17).png)
Revolutionizing HR Management in Crypto
Helping HR leaders navigate token compensation, employment & tax compliance in crypto
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Toku Co-Founder Dominika Stobiecka | Protocol Labs Founders Interview
Our co-founder Dominika Stobiecka brilliantly outlines our vision at Toku.
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Making Sense of Crypto Taxes & Managing Token Payroll Compliance
Exploring crypto taxes and how to manage compliance challenges for crypto payroll.
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How do token vesting schedules work?
December 7, 2023
Find the right vesting schedule that can accelerate your company's growth.