Cryptocurrency lobbying groups petition court to halt Illinois tax while lawsuit proceeds
In recent weeks, two of the most prominent trade groups representing the digital‑asset industry have turned to the federal courts in an effort to stop Illinois from enforcing a newly enacted tax on cryptocurrency transactions. The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and the Blockchain Association, both of which serve as advocacy and policy‑shaping organizations for companies that develop, trade, …
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