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Congress on verge of making regulated dollar stablecoins act almost like digital cash

CryptoSlate
Proposed US legislation seeks to simplify tax rules for regulated dollar-pegged stablecoins to encourage their use as everyday digital currency.

Summary

The U.S. Congress is advancing a regulatory and tax framework intended to transform regulated, dollar-pegged stablecoins into practical digital cash. Building on the GENIUS Act, which established federal oversight and reserve requirements for issuers, the proposed Digital Asset PARITY Act aims to exempt qualifying stablecoins from complex capital gains taxes on minor fluctuations. By reducing tax friction, lawmakers hope to encourage widespread adoption among merchants and consumers, transitioning these assets from niche financial products into everyday payment tools, though the bill remains a discussion draft pending formal introduction.

(Source:CryptoSlate)