Cryptocurrency organizations file aggressive lawsuit against IRS over DeFi broker regulation

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Legal Battle Erupts Over IRS’s New DeFi Broker Rule: Industry Leaders Warn of Potential Migration

The battle between decentralized finance (DeFi) groups and the IRS has reached a boiling point as major crypto advocacy groups file a lawsuit against the IRS’s expanded “broker” rule. The lawsuit, filed on December 27, 2024, challenges the classification of DeFi platforms as brokers by the IRS, arguing that the new rules threaten innovation and privacy in the digital finance space.

The controversial new rule requires DeFi platforms to report transaction data, gross proceeds, and user identities to the IRS, sparking concerns about regulatory overreach and hindering financial innovation. Industry leaders warn that the regulations could drive DeFi developers and entrepreneurs to relocate to more favorable regulatory environments, potentially impacting the future of decentralized finance in the United States.

The legal showdown represents the escalating tensions between the crypto industry and regulatory authorities, with the outcome of the lawsuit carrying significant implications for the future of DeFi and digital asset regulation. As the battle unfolds, both sides are gearing up for a lengthy legal battle over the future and regulation of decentralized finance.

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