How Controversial Crypto Tax Found Its Way Into US Infrastructure Bill

The crypto provision in the U.S. infrastructure bill was one of a handful of issues that nearly delayed the entire package.

Aug 3, 2021, 12:00 PM

Updated Sep 14, 2021, 1:34 PM

The infrastructure bill includes a controversial crypto tax provision that might expand the definition of "broker" beyond trading platforms to miners or developers.

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