According to PANews, Republican Senator Ted Cruz from Texas plans to invoke the Congressional Review Act (CRA) next week to challenge a tax regulation perceived as infringing on the rights of cryptocurrency brokers. This move is seen not only as a procedural strategy but also as a principled stance against the expansion of government power into the realms of free enterprise and technological innovation.
The regulation has faced severe criticism from the cryptocurrency industry, which condemns the arbitrary expansion of the term 'broker.' This broadening is viewed as distorting the decentralized nature of these platforms, stifling innovation, and penalizing those who dare to challenge traditional systems. In December, three advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against the regulation, highlighting its burdensome compliance requirements.