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US Crypto Investors Face Regulatory Challenges Amid Tax and Legislation Uncertainty

Recent reports indicate a significant $952 million outflow from U.S. crypto funds, primarily driven by delays in crucial legislation affecting digital assets.

CoinShares noted that the majority of these outflows, approximately $990 million, were concentrated in the U.S., while only modest inflows were seen in Canadian and German crypto products.

Analysts attribute this trend to prolonged regulatory uncertainty, particularly concerning the U.S. Clarity Act, which has raised concerns among investors and led to significant withdrawals from Ethereum and Bitcoin products.

In parallel, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is advocating for reforms to the taxation of crypto staking rewards, arguing that current rules create unnecessary complexity.

Led by Representative Mike Carey, the coalition aims to change the tax framework to ensure staking rewards are taxed upon sale rather than at the time of receipt.

This proposed shift is seen as essential to encouraging participation in staking, crucial for the security of proof-of-stake blockchains.

Lawmakers argue that the existing tax model risks pushing innovation offshore and undermining the U.S. position in digital asset development.

As the year winds down, investors remain cautious, with daily Bitcoin ETF net flows turning negative despite prior inflows.

While Bitcoin struggles around $90,000, select altcoins such as Solana and XRP continue to show demand, indicating a nuanced market response.

Amid this backdrop, the outcome of the Uniswap governance vote could herald further changes in the crypto landscape, reflecting the ongoing evolution of regulatory and taxation policies.