Rob Portman


Markets

With Crypto Tax Rules, Conservatives Chose Tax Cheats Over Free Enterprise

One reason broken crypto rules passed the Senate today is that Republicans rejected another revenue source: the rich paying their fair share.

Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.)

Markets

Congress’s Misstep on Crypto Reporting Shows the Dangerous Allure of Surveillance

The visceral pushback to Sen. Rob Portman's reporting requirements isn't about avoiding taxes – it's about protecting digital liberties.

Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), author of a cryptocurrency tax reporting provision that has stoked intense backlash from privacy and free speech advocates.

Markets

Sen. Portman Announces Support for Narrowed Crypto Tax Rule

Sen. Rob Portman is believed to have authored the original crypto tax reporting provision with support from the Biden administration.

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

Videos

Senator Rob Portman Defends Crypto Provision in US Infrastructure Bill

CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, including Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) defending the controversial crypto provision currently being debated in the Senate. Plus, Nik's thoughts on notable takeaways from SEC Chair Gary Gensler's remarks Tuesday to the Aspen Institute's forum on security.

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Ohio Sen. Rob Portman Defends Crypto Provision in US Infrastructure Bill

Portman argues his "common sense" provision will provide clarity for the crypto industry by standardizing information reporting of brokers.

Sen. Rob Portman (R.-Ohio).

Policy

How Controversial Crypto Tax Found Its Way Into US Infrastructure Bill

The crypto provision in the U.S. infrastructure bill was one of a handful of issues that nearly delayed the entire package.

The infrastructure bill includes a controversial crypto tax provision that might expand the definition of "broker" beyond trading platforms to miners or developers.

Policy

New Infrastructure Bill Looks to Raise $30B Through Crypto Taxes

The draft language could mean a number of individuals interacting with crypto may have to start reporting their transactions.

Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), one of the lead negotiators on the bipartisan Senate infrastructure deal.

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