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Crypto Groups File Brief Backing Illinois Digital Asset Tax Challenge
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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Multiple crypto organizations, including a16z, DeFi Education Fund, Paradigm, and Uniswap, have filed a legal brief supporting a lawsuit challenging Illinois' Digital Asset Tax Act, which imposes a 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions set to take effect in July 2027. The court proceedings involve two lawsuits and a proposed ruling schedule aiming for a resolution by March 1, 2027, with backing from the US Justice Department.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 2 sources have reported it between 11 Nov 2026 and 12 Nov 2026.
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You face a strong chance to influence crypto tax policy in Illinois as major groups unite against the Digital Asset Tax Act. Consider using this legal momentum to solidify market positioning before the tax's planned July 2027 start.
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2 sources · first reported 11 Nov 2026 · latest 12 Nov 2026
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