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By Julie Binoche
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Industry Left Hanging. Crypto businesses are pretty much stuck now. They'd been waiting for clear tax rules so they could…
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What Happens Next. Nobody knows when the consultation will start again.
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Brazil's Finance Minister Paola Rocha killed a crypto tax consultation Monday. She's putting elections first now.
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The consultation was supposed to figure out how to tax digital asset deals. Brazil's Central Bank wrote new crypto rules last year, and the tax consultation was meant to build on…
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Industry leaders aren't happy about the delay.
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They say Brazil risks falling behind other countries that are moving forward with crypto rules.
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BitBrasil, a major exchange, said Tuesday it's thinking about using international tax standards for now.
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Nobody knows when the consultation will start again. Rocha said they'll look at it after elections end, but that's pretty vague.
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The Brazilian Cryptocurrency Association called for clear guidelines on March 15. Carlos Souza, the group's president, said companies can't plan operations without knowing the…
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Senator Lucas Almeida got frustrated with the suspension. On March 19, he told the finance ministry to reconsider, saying clear rules would help both the industry and the economy.
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CryptoInvest announced March 20 it's stopping expansion plans in Brazil. CEO Ana Torres said regulatory uncertainty is the main problem.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) hasn't taken sides. They oversee securities markets but won't comment on the tax consultation delay.
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International observers are watching Brazil closely. As a major emerging market, Brazil's crypto policies could influence other regions.
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Brazil's economy faces challenges right now. Inflation hit 5.8% in February according to government statistics.
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A finance ministry spokesperson said they might establish a new timeline by year-end. The person wouldn't give their name but suggested the consultation could restart after…
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