Jan 24, 02:31 AM

Rep. Mike Carey and Sen. Ted Cruz Introduce Resolutions to Overturn IRS DeFi Broker Rule Amid Oversight Committee Debanking Inquiry

Representative Mike Carey and Senator Ted Cruz have introduced resolutions in the House and Senate aimed at revoking the IRS's new rule that classifies decentralized finance (DeFi) participants as brokers. This rule has been criticized by various stakeholders, including Coin Center, which argues that it exceeds the IRS's authority and undermines the DeFi sector. The resolutions are part of a broader effort to address what proponents describe as overreach by the Biden administration regarding digital asset regulation. The initiative has garnered support from multiple figures in the crypto industry, who assert that the rule could hinder innovation in the U.S. crypto market. Additionally, the House Oversight Committee is investigating allegations of debanking in the tech and crypto sectors, with requests for information sent to major crypto firms including Uniswap, Coinbase, a16z, Lightspark, and Kraken. This investigation follows concerns about the treatment of lawful companies and individuals in the crypto space, as financial institutions are scrutinized for potentially discriminatory practices against them.

#Mike Carey #Ted Cruz #House #Senate #IRS #Coin Center #DeFi #Biden #House Oversight Committee #Uniswap #Coinbase #a16z #Lightspark #Kraken

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