A major tax rule targeting decentralized finance (DeFi) could soon be wiped out, as U.S. President Donald Trump
The Senate voted 70-28 in favor of repealing the rule, following a similar decision by the House earlier this month. The legislation had been widely criticized by the crypto community for being impractical and harmful to innovation. Supporters of the repeal argue that DeFi platforms operate differently from centralized financial entities and should not be subjected to the same reporting rules.
Crypto advocacy groups, including the Blockchain Association, praised the Senate’s decision, calling it a victory for DeFi innovation.
Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, expressed gratitude to Senator Ted Cruz, Representative Mike Carey, and other lawmakers for voting to overturn a rule that could have restricted crypto and DeFi innovation. She emphasized that their leadership helps secure the future of digital assets in the U.S. and is now looking forward to Donald Trump’s final approval to scrap it permanently.
However, some experts argued that the rule was unrealistic and would have placed excessive burdens on decentralized platforms, making compliance nearly impossible.
However, opponents of the repeal, such as Democratic Representative Lloyd Doggett, warned that removing the rule could open doors for tax evasion and illicit financial activities. He claimed that keeping the regulation in place would have helped prevent wealthy investors from exploiting tax loopholes.
With Trump expected to approve the repeal, the rule will soon be off the books. The decision highlights the shifting political landscape around crypto regulation as the industry gains stronger support in Washington. For now, DeFi platforms can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing they won’t have to comply with the IRS reporting requirements that many saw as an existential threat to the sector.
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