Senate Moves To Overturn Biden's Crypto Tax Rule
According to CoinDesk, a significant victory was achieved in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday as a resolution to overturn a Biden administration crypto tax rule received strong bipartisan support. The Senate voted 70-27 to approve the resolution under the Congressional Review Act, aiming to eliminate the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) new broker rule, which was set to encompass decentralized finance (DeFi). This resolution marks a critical step towards nullifying the rule, but it still requires approval from the House of Representatives before U.S. President Donald Trump can sign it into law.
The resolution's approval would not only remove the rule from the books but also prevent the IRS from implementing similar policies in the future. Senator Ted Cruz, who sponsored the resolution, criticized the rule as an "incoherent" federal overreach, arguing that targeting software developers as brokers and requiring them to disclose user data was illogical since their software does not control user funds. The strong support from Democrats, reminiscent of previous bipartisan efforts to repeal crypto-related regulations, highlights a growing bipartisan consensus on digital asset issues. This trend may positively influence upcoming legislative initiatives focused on stablecoin and market-structure laws, aiming to bring crypto under formal federal oversight.
Cruz emphasized that the support from Democrats, alongside the expected backing from Republicans, indicated a generational divide, with younger members more inclined to support the resolution. He urged for the rule's rescission to "unleash the future." Meanwhile, the House Financial Services Committee has already cleared a matching resolution and recommended its approval in a pending House floor vote. The White House has signaled that the president is likely to sign the resolution promptly, should it pass the House.
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1. Bitcoin (BTC)Price: $87,165.19
Market cap: $1.73 trillion
As the harbinger of the cryptocurrency era, Bitcoin is still the coin people generally reference when they talk about digital currency. Its mysterious creator — allegedly Satoshi Nakamoto — introduced the currency in 2009 and it’s been on a roller-coaster ride since then. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that the cryptocurrency broke into broader popular consciousness. In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the trading of ETFs that invest directly in Bitcoin, giving investors an easy way to bet on Bitcoin.
2. Ethereum (ETH)Price: $2,441.51
Market cap: $294.48 billion
Ethereum — the name for the cryptocurrency platform — is the second name you’re most likely to recognize in the crypto space. The system allows you to use ether (the currency) to perform a number of functions, but the smart contract aspect of Ethereum helps make it a popular currency.
3. Tether (USDT)Price: $0.9988
Market cap: $142.18 billion
Tether’s price is anchored at $1 per coin. That’s because it is what’s called a stablecoin. Stablecoins are tied to the value of a specific asset — in Tether’s case, the U.S. dollar. Tether often acts as a medium when traders move from one cryptocurrency to another. Rather than move back to dollars, they use Tether. However, some people are concerned that Tether isn’t safely backed by dollars held in reserve but instead uses a short-term form of unsecured debt.
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