White House Report Suggests Possible Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework to Address Bitcoin Offshore Accounts

Key Points

1. The proposal mandates U.S. taxpayers to report foreign digital asset accounts to improve transparency and address tax evasion.

2. The report suggests the IRS and Treasury Department should consider decentralized aspects of DeFi in regulatory frameworks.

3. Banking regulators are urged to provide clear pathways for crypto banks to access traditional services, avoiding discrimination based on crypto-related activities.

4. FinCEN is recommended to evaluate updates to the Bank Secrecy Act to better accommodate crypto assets while maintaining AML compliance.

5. The report, chaired by White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks, signals a policy shift aimed at fostering U.S. leadership in digital assets.