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House panel to markup crypto tax bill with $10 fee exemption

10/1/2026

The House Ways and Means Committee is set to review the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act on Wednesday, a measure that would shield minor blockchain costs from capital gains taxes while establishing federal guidelines for stablecoins, staking, mining, and digital asset trades.

Committee Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the 114-page bill, designated H.R. The committee has scheduled the markup session for 10 a.m.

During this procedural step, members debate the text, propose changes, and determine if the bill advances to the full House.

A central feature of the legislation is a "de minimis" exemption for network or transaction fees of $10 or less. This term denotes amounts too small to warrant standard tax treatment.