The cryptocurrency industry is pushing back against proposed regulations that would require more entities to disclose digital currency transactions. The US Treasury Department released draft guidelines in August aimed at addressing challenges related to reporting and taxing cryptocurrency transactions. Critics argue that these measures would hinder the broader crypto market and decentralized finance, raising constitutional concerns. The Blockchain Association, a US-based advocacy group for cryptocurrencies, has submitted a comment letter opposing the recommended tax laws. They argue that the proposed rules expand the definition of a broker too far and would pose significant challenges for participants in decentralized finance. The association suggests that the regulations should focus solely on centralized entities and that developers of decentralized finance protocols lack the necessary information for compliance. They also warn that enforcing these regulations could force US-based decentralized projects to relocate or cease operations. Industry leaders emphasize the unique nature of the crypto ecosystem and the need for regulations tailored to this environment. The IRS is holding a hearing to gather perspectives on the proposed framework for reporting cryptocurrency transactions.

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Geography	North America
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Relevance Score	1
People	Marisa Copel, Kristin Smith, Miller Whitehouse-Levine
Companies	US Treasury Department, DeFi Education Fund, None, The Blockchain Association, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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