U.S. lawmakers have proposed new crypto-friendly tax measures that could meaningfully improve everyday usage and long-term participation. The proposal includes a $200 tax exemption on stablecoin payments, meaning small crypto transactions used for daily spending would no longer trigger taxable events. This removes a major friction point that has limited stablecoins as a practical payment tool. $AAVE

In addition, the plan suggests deferring taxes on staking rewards until they are sold, rather than taxing them at the time they are received. This aligns crypto staking more closely with traditional asset treatment, improves cash-flow for participants, and reduces forced selling pressure just to cover tax liabilities. $PENDLE

If implemented, these changes could encourage wider retail adoption, support on-chain activity, and make the U.S. a more competitive environment for crypto innovation especially as other regions move forward with clearer digital asset frameworks. $LDO