Bitcoin Omitted From PARITY Act’s Tax Relief, BPI Urges Inclusion Of Miners
US lawmakers on Friday unveiled the Digital Asset PARITY Act — a wide‑ranging draft bill that would reshape tax and regulatory treatment for digital assets while drawing immediate criticism for excluding Bitcoin (BTC). Introduced by Representatives Max Miller and Steven Horsford, the measure would, among other changes, create a narrow tax exemption for small stablecoin transactions and alter how staking income is treated. Key PARITY Act Provisions Under the PARITY proposal, regulated payment stablecoins used in transactions worth less than $200 would be exempt from recognizing gains or....
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Eight days ago, the euro tapped a record low against the U.S. dollar as it hit $1.028 per unit against the USD last Tuesday. This week, the official currency for 19 of the European Union’s member states reached parity against the U.S. dollar for the first time in 20 years. Euro Hits Parity Against the US Dollar, Greenback Skyrockets Against a Basket of Fiat Currencies Even though it was a goal for the European Union (EU) to introduce a sovereign fiat currency for the EU back in the sixties, the euro did not get introduced until January 1, 1999. At first, the euro was introduced....
A fresh round of disagreement over the CLARITY Act has revealed ongoing concerns originating from the Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC), as lawmakers prepare for a potential Senate Banking Committee markup. The debate intensified after a potential deal surfaced earlier in the week, suggesting the bill would broadly bar platforms from offering yield on stablecoins or […]
Bitcoin miners might soon flood to Nairobi to utilize the geothermal power available for them right now. An energy company makes this power source available and urges miners to purchase it. KenGen operates a renewable energy facility in Olkaria, Nairobi. They have enough space in this facility where bitcoin miners can open up shop for […]
University of California, Berkeley and Parity Technologies are joining forces on several blockchain fronts, including educational development and awareness, by leveraging Parity’s expert team and the Substrate framework as knowledge-building resources. UC Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator Partners with Parity to Promote Blockchain Adoption To bring more resources to the University of California, Berkeley community and Blockchain Xcelerator, Parity Technologies and the academic institution are expanding existing ties by forming a resource-rich educational framework for the 2020-2021....