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Political Lean 8% Right-leaning
Video: Horsford Outlines Principles for Crypto Tax Parity in House Hearing
A- Grade
Political Lean Centered

Horsford Outlines Principles for Crypto Tax Parity in House Hearing

Jun 17, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip shows Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) speaking during a June 9, 2026, House Ways and Means Committee hearing on digital asset taxation. He outlines three principles for legislation: parity with traditional financial instruments, avoiding new tax loopholes, and ensuring rules reflect economic reality, while questioning witnesses on validation rewards and charitable deductions. Horsford references his work with Rep. Max Miller on the PARITY Act discussion draft, notes an accepted amendment, and stresses the need for clarity to prevent regulatory or court-driven outcomes. Witnesses confirm aspects of current law and liquidity concerns.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

Video: House Ways and Means Chairman Pushes Clear Crypto Tax Rules at Hearing
A- Grade
Political Lean 22% Right-leaning

House Ways and Means Chairman Pushes Clear Crypto Tax Rules at Hearing

Jun 16, 2026

The segment features House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith delivering opening remarks at a June 2026 legislative hearing on digital asset taxation. Smith highlights rapid growth in crypto ownership and market size, identifies three gaps in current tax rules covering mining, staking, parity, and compliance burdens like 1099-DA forms, and outlines eight bills and drafts addressing de minimis exclusions, income treatment, charitable deductions, securities safe harbors, anti-abuse rules, and voluntary disclosure. The broadcast draws directly from the official committee hearing transcript and statement, references specific member-introduced legislation including bipartisan efforts by Reps. Horsford and Miller, and positions the proposals as necessary for simplicity and competitiveness with countries like Singapore and Switzerland.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

Video: House Ways and Means Hearing Examines Crypto Tax Clarity Proposals
B+ Grade
Political Lean 15% Right-leaning

House Ways and Means Hearing Examines Crypto Tax Clarity Proposals

Jun 16, 2026

The segment covers a June 9, 2026 House Ways and Means Committee legislative hearing chaired by Rep. Jason Smith on digital asset tax reforms. It features Smith's opening statement and Q&A with witnesses from Coinbase, Kraken, and tax experts discussing ownership demographics, stablecoins, de minimis rules, staking/mining rewards, and reporting burdens. Witnesses cite Coinbase Institute data on American ownership, a Kraken survey on tax confusion, and examples of IRS Form 1099-DA filings. The discussion focuses on proposed bills addressing timing of income recognition, transaction fee exemptions, charitable giving valuations, and parity with traditional assets. Sourcing relies on named witnesses and referenced surveys rather than anonymous officials.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

Video: Rep. Sánchez Urges Stricter Anti-Abuse Rules in Digital Asset Tax Bills
B- Grade
Political Lean 18% Left-leaning

Rep. Sánchez Urges Stricter Anti-Abuse Rules in Digital Asset Tax Bills

Jun 16, 2026

The Forbes clip shows Rep. Linda Sánchez speaking at a June 2026 House Ways and Means Committee hearing on digital asset taxation. She criticizes unlimited deferral for newly minted assets from mining and staking, warns of inequities and stepped-up basis loopholes, and calls for stronger anti-abuse measures including wash-sale rules and higher charitable-giving thresholds due to volatility. Sánchez questions witness Michael Kaercher (NYU Tax Law Center) on parity with other industries and references provisions from the bipartisan Digital Asset PARITY Act. The segment uses direct hearing footage with no additional graphics or outside experts.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

Video: Thompson Questions Crypto Mining, Staking Tax Treatment in House Hearing
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Political Lean Centered

Thompson Questions Crypto Mining, Staking Tax Treatment in House Hearing

Jun 16, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on digital asset tax proposals. Thompson stresses the importance of addressing taxpayer liability and seeks clarification on tax treatment of mining and staking rewards. Witness Michael Kaercher argues rewards represent payment for services updating the blockchain ledger rather than self-created property, citing a recent Tax Court memorandum opinion as confirming immediate taxation upon receipt. The segment ends with Thompson yielding back.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

Video: Schneider Urges Bipartisan Crypto Tax Rules at Ways and Means Hearing
B Grade
Political Lean 25% Left-leaning

Schneider Urges Bipartisan Crypto Tax Rules at Ways and Means Hearing

Jun 15, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip shows Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) speaking during a House Ways and Means Committee legislative hearing on digital asset taxation. Schneider thanks witnesses, stresses the need for bipartisan solutions to update the tax code for crypto, criticizes last-minute partisan bills, and praises a draft by Reps. Horsford and Miller. He questions witness Mr. Kaercher on tax reporting, AML/KYC gaps, and illicit finance risks while urging focus on compliance and growth.

Source: Forbes Breaking News