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    Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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Donald Trumpโ€™s Plan to Eliminate Capital Gains Tax on U.S. Cryptocurrencies

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  • Trump's Plan: Proposes eliminating capital gains tax on U.S.-issued cryptocurrencies like XRP, ADA, and ALGO.

  • Boosting U.S. Crypto: Aims to make the U.S. a global crypto hub, competing with Dubai.

  • The UK and other countries are preparing to adjust their crypto regulations to stay competitive.

Donald Trump is reportedly considering a groundbreaking plan to eliminate capital gains taxes on U.S.-issued cryptocurrencies. If implemented, this could make profits from popular digital assets like Cardano (ADA), Algorand (ALGO), Ripple (XRP), and Hedera (HBAR) tax-free for American investors. Sources close to Trumpโ€™s transition team say that the proposal would require crypto-issuing companies to be registered in the U.S. However, existing crypto businesses could relocate to the U.S. to take advantage of this new tax exemption.

Could the U.S. become the next global blockchain powerhouse? Keep reading to explore more.

Making Crypto a Practical, Everyday Currency

This move could position the U.S. to compete with crypto-friendly countries like Dubai, making it a top blockchain hub. It also aligns with Trumpโ€™s vision of turning the U.S. into the โ€œcrypto capital of the world,โ€ a campaign promise aimed at increasing the countryโ€™s appeal in the global digital asset market. Eliminating the 37% capital gains tax could attract more investors, as it would allow them to keep their profits tax-free.

Notably, Trump has raised a crucial point, suggesting that itโ€™s unfair to pay capital gains taxes on crypto used for everyday purchases, like buying coffee or groceries.

โ€œWhy should Americans be penalized for using a digital currency in daily life?โ€

UK vs USA

The UK, in particular, is readying its crypto regulatory framework to stay competitive, planning announcements on crypto regulation to counter Trumpโ€™s crypto-friendly agenda. This developing competition for crypto dominance is likely to escalate as both the U.S. and UK aim to attract and retain crypto businesses, shaping the future of the industry on a global scale.

Could Tax-Free Crypto Be the Future?

Trumpโ€™s proposal has already generated buzz among investors and entrepreneurs. If successful, it could position the U.S. as a global crypto hub, attracting significant investment from international markets. U.S.-based companies could also increase their investments in blockchain and crypto technology, spurring further innovation in the space.

For everyday crypto holders, this proposal could signal the start of a new eraโ€”one where digital assets can be used as both a payment method and a store of value, without the worry of capital gains taxes.

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