# #201 - The ATO Just Hired 1,500 New Staff to Hunt Crypto Gains

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Podcast: [Crypto Collective](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crypto-collective-6842291)
Published: 2026-08-20T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://crypto-collective.captivate.fm
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