Senate Saves DeFi from IRS’s Overwhelming Grasp! 😂💼💼

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Mon Dieu! The U.S. Senate has graciously lifted the heavy burden of the IRS’s notorious DeFi broker rule, a move that surely will elicit cheers from crypto enthusiasts and eye rolls from the tax collectors. 🤷‍♂️💰

On the fateful day of March 26, the Senate, with a resounding vote of 70-28, decided to repeal this contentious rule, which aimed to force DeFi platforms to report their users’ most intimate financial details to the IRS. 📋🔒

Just a fortnight ago, the House of Representatives, showing a rare display of bipartisanship, passed the resolution. Republican Representative Mike Carey, ever the critic, declared it a “massive government overreach” that threatens the privacy of Americans and stifles the growth of this nascent industry. 🚀🚫

Now, the resolution is poised to land on President Trump’s desk, where it is expected to receive a warm welcome. White House crypto and AI adviser David Sacks has already confirmed the administration’s support. Trump, ever the supporter of innovation, is anticipated to sign it into law. 📜⏳

The IRS, in a moment of regulatory exuberance, proposed these rules last August and finalized them in December 2024. The rules would have required DeFi platforms to report user transactions—specifically, the gross proceeds from crypto sales—to the IRS, akin to the reporting duties of traditional brokers. 🤖📊

This would have entailed collecting and filing personal data of users, a move that critics argue is not only against the spirit of decentralization but also places undue pressure on platforms that often lack central control. 🌐🚫

Supporters of the repeal argued that the rule was unworkable and could drive innovation out of the United States, a prospect that sent shivers down the spines of many in the tech community. ⚡🚨

The Blockchain Association, a digital asset advocacy group, along with the Texas Blockchain Council, took the matter to court last year. Marisa Coppel, the association’s Head of Legal, lambasted the regulators in a joint statement, alleging that the IRS and Treasury had ” gone beyond their statutory authority in expanding the definition of ‘broker.’” 📜💥

“Not only is this an infringement on the privacy rights of individuals using decentralized technology, it would push this entire, burgeoning technology offshore,” he added, a sentiment that resonated with many. 🚤💥

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2025-03-27 09:50