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Bitpay

State of Crypto: Inside the NRCC's Plan to Accept Crypto Donations

The NRCC will soon accept crypto donations because Republican donors requested the payment method, the campaign committee's chair said.

By Nikhilesh De

Sponsored

Jun 29, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. UTC

Jun 29, 2021

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Policy

Irs

Emmer, Congressional Blockchain Group Ask IRS to Revise Guidance on Charitable Crypto Donations

The lawmakers say the amount of a donation should depend on free market value, not an appraiser’s determination.

By James Rubin

Sponsored

Jun 11, 2021 at 5:52 a.m. UTC

Jun 11, 2021

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Markets

Tax

US Library of Congress Says Most Countries Lack Clear Tax Guidance on Crypto Staking

Out of 31 nations, only five have tax guidance addressing cryptocurrency rewards via staking, a study found.

By Sebastian Sinclair

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Feb 4, 2021 at 10:37 a.m. UTC

Feb 4, 2021

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Policy

Tokens

New Bipartisan Bill Would Classify Digital Tokens as Commodities, Not Securities, in US

A bill introduced by Rep. Tom Emmer could clarify the status of digital tokens issued as part of a securities offering under securities law.

By Sandali Handagama

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Sep 24, 2020 at 8:49 p.m. UTC

Sep 24, 2020

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Blockchain applications

US Lawmakers Advocate for Blockchain Use in COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Lawmakers are urging President Trump to consider blockchain solutions in the fight against COVID-19.

By Sandali Handagama

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Sep 2, 2020 at 10:10 p.m. UTC

Sep 2, 2020

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Bitpay

US Congressman Tom Emmer Will Accept Crypto Donations for Reelection Campaign

Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota will accept crypto donations for his campaign, facilitated through BitPay.

By Sandali Handagama

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Aug 20, 2020 at 4:44 p.m. UTC

Aug 20, 2020

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Federal reserve

US Fed Chair Says Private Entities Should Not Help Design Central Bank Digital Currencies

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said central banks should design and implement CBDCs, not private entities.

By Nikhilesh De

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Jun 17, 2020 at 7:54 p.m. UTC

Jun 17, 2020

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Markets

Tax

Congressman Emmer to Reintroduce Tax Bill Focused on Crypto Hard Forks

U.S. Representative Tom Emmer plans to reintroduce a bill that would benefit taxpayers holding cryptos resulting from blockchain hard forks.

By Annaliese Milano

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May 15, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

May 15, 2019

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Tax

21 US Lawmakers Urge IRS (Again) to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules

With the U.S. deadline to file taxes days away, 21 lawmakers have again urged the IRS to provide clarity on crypto.

By Nikhilesh De

Sponsored

Apr 11, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. UTC

Apr 11, 2019

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Congress

US Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill Seeking 'Safe Harbor' for Some Crypto Startups

Rep. Tom Emmer has re-introduced a bill hoping to provide crypto startups which do not store users' tokens exemptions from state-level money transmission laws.

By Nikhilesh De

Sponsored

Jan 16, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

Jan 16, 2019

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