U.S. Congressman pushes new bill: Stablecoin transactions under $200 may be tax-exempt, staking and mining can be deferred for five years

DAOplomacy · 2025-12-21T01:34:09+00:00

U.S. House Representatives are drafting the Digital Asset Equality Act, which includes tax exemptions for stablecoin transactions under $200 and a five-year tax deferral option for staking and mining rewards. This bill reflects lawmakers' gradual shift in attitude toward the crypto market, sending a positive signal to the industry.

DAOplomacy

2025-12-21 01:34:09

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【Blockchain Rhythms】There is a new development worth paying attention to. U.S. House Representatives are drafting a cryptocurrency tax proposal called the “Digital Asset Equity Act.” The core content of this bill is quite friendly—stablecoin transactions under $200 will be exempt from capital gains tax, meaning small transactions generally don’t have to worry about tax issues.

What’s more attractive is that staking and mining rewards have been granted a five-year tax deferral option. This is good news for users involved in PoS staking and mining, as it provides more flexibility in tax planning.

Overall, this bill to some extent reflects a gradual shift in U.S. lawmakers’ attitude toward the cryptocurrency market. Although still in the draft stage, this policy direction indeed sends some positive signals to the market.

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VitaliksTwin

· 2025-12-23 13:36

Finally, someone has tackled the pain point of taxes. Transactions under 200 yuan being tax-exempt is simply amazing; retail investors can finally breathe a sigh of relief. A five-year stake deferral? Now my yield farming can be at ease without worrying about the IRS knocking on my door every day. But then again, when will this thing really pass... How many drafts have there been, and it's still just talk? At least the U.S. is trying to understand us, which is much better than those countries that just ban everything.

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degenonymous

· 2025-12-23 10:33

Hmm... The U.S. is starting to take us seriously, which is a good sign. Wait, are they already talking about it at the draft stage? Let's see if it really gets implemented. A five-year stake deferral? Feels like a trap, what if the tax rate is higher by then? What's the point of tax exemption below $200, Large Investors don't care about this.

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SchrodingerWallet

· 2025-12-21 02:02

Wait, is it tax-free below $200? If that's true, it should have been changed long ago. Five-year deferred mining tax is also acceptable, but don't change your mind at the last minute again.

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ContractBugHunter

· 2025-12-21 01:55

Wow, is the US about to loosen crypto regulations? Five-year tax deferral... how much money will that save?

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SolidityJester

· 2025-12-21 01:54

Wait, is it tax-free under $200? How frequently would you need to trade to make use of that? Staking for five years with deferred payments sounds good, but the reality of implementation is another matter... Can this really pass? Feels a bit overly optimistic.

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CodeZeroBasis

· 2025-12-21 01:50

$200 tax-free sounds good, but the real way to maximize benefits is through the five-year deferral, that's the real trick. What about after five years? The tax bomb will be waiting, right? Let's just see how the Americans finally handle it; nothing counts during the draft stage. If this bill really passes, the crypto circle will probably celebrate again. Tax exemption for small transactions? Those whales don't really care about this.

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SerLiquidated

· 2025-12-21 01:36

Finally some progress, are the Americans starting to wake up? Staking for five years deferred? Now there's no need to rush to buy the dip and cash out... Wait, will it really pass? Feels like just another pie in the sky... Tax exemption below 200 dollars? That's really friendly for retail investors, but once trading volume picks up, who will still pay such close attention?

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