U.S. President Joe Biden has recently taken to Twitter to call for the closing of tax loopholes benefiting “wealthy crypto investors.” The tweet, posted on Tuesday, featured an infographic suggesting that Congress should address these loopholes, which have resulted in the loss of $18 billion in revenue for the government.

Biden specifically called out the “MAGA House Republicans” as opponents of his tax plans, indicating that they are in favor of maintaining the existing loopholes. However, his proposal has yet to receive support from Republican opposition in the U.S. House.

Crypto Community Reacts Biden’s tweet has generated a lot of attention and discussion within the crypto community, with many wondering which tax loopholes he was referring to. Some experts in the field have suggested that the crypto industry is already subject to a significant tax burden, and that there are no significant loopholes to be closed.

Adam Cochran, a managing partner at digital asset-focused Cinneamhain Ventures, responded to the tweet by pointing out that “crypto actually suffers compared to other assets on how gains are taxed on transfer between asset types.” He challenged anyone to identify the supposed loophole, arguing that it does not exist.

Proposed Changes to Crypto Taxation Biden’s call to close tax loopholes for wealthy crypto investors is part of a broader push to reform crypto taxation rules. The president’s recently proposed fiscal year 2024 budget included a provision that would target wash trading in the crypto industry.

Currently, crypto assets are not subject to the same wash trading rules that apply to stocks and bonds. However, implementing these changes to apply to this emerging asset class could generate $24 billion in revenue.

Biden’s administration has been consistently unsupportive of the crypto industry, introducing new and harsh tax rules for the sector. For instance, the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) has proposed a punitive tax of up to 30% of mining firms’ electricity costs in the U.S. This move could have a significant negative impact on the profitability of such operators.

Conclusion While Biden’s proposal to close tax loopholes for wealthy crypto investors has generated significant debate, it remains to be seen whether or not it will receive support from Congress. Nevertheless, the president’s broader push to reform crypto taxation rules is likely to have a significant impact on the industry in the coming years. As always, it will be important for investors and industry experts to stay informed and engaged in the ongoing debate.