US Treasury, IRS propose cryptocurrency regulations for brokers
Brokers — referred to as “digital asset middlemen” in the regulatory proposal — will be required to provide information on gains and losses incurred during the sale of crypto assets.
Brokers — referred to as “digital asset middlemen” in the regulatory proposal — will be required to provide information on gains and losses incurred during the sale of crypto assets.
The United States Internal Revenue Service has released proposed regulations on the sale and exchange of digital assets by brokers.
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House Financial Service Committee chair Patrick McHenry said the rules are part of “the Biden Administration’s ongoing attack on the digital asset ecosystem.”
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