Illinois postpones crypto tax implementation for six months amid ongoing legal fight
In a notable development for the digital‑currency sector, the state of Illinois has reached an agreement to delay the enforcement of its newly proposed cryptocurrency transaction tax for a period of six months. The tax, which would have imposed a modest 0.2 percent charge on crypto trades, is now slated to take effect no earlier than July 1, 2027, assuming the agreement receives the green light f…
Oct. 1, 2026, 11:58 a.m.