Texas Congressman Steve Stockman Introduces HR 5777:

Texas Congressman Steve Stockman Introduces HR 5777: "To Protect Cryptocurrencies"

Yesterday, Texas Congressman Steve Stockman introduced a new House Resolution (HR 5777) entitled: "To protect cryptocurrencies." Congressman Steve Stockman is a Republican, from Texas's 36th Congressional district, who has become one of cryptocurrency's most ardent supporters in politics. Back in May, Stockman introduced HR 4602: Virtual Currency Tax Reform Act after the IRS revealed its virtual currency guidance for taxation. Texas has established itself as one of the most friendly states towards Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Also read: Texan Congressman to Introduce Virtual Currency Tax....


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