U.S. Lawmakers Challenge Proposed Crypto Taxation
U.S. lawmakers, led by McHenry and Torres, challenge proposed digital-assets taxation, citing concerns over the broad 'Broker' definition impacting the digital asset community.
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U.S. lawmakers, led by McHenry and Torres, challenge proposed digital-assets taxation, citing concerns over the broad 'Broker' definition impacting the digital asset community.
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