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<p><strong><em>A fake letter addressed to U.S. President Joe Biden proposing a 1% wealth tax on crypto holdings exceeding $500,000 caused chaos.</em></strong></p>
<p>Many individuals on social media appeared to fall for an anti-crypto policy proposed by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren in the form of a fake letter.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-the-fake-senator-warren-letter-strong"><strong>The Fake Senator Warren Letter</strong></h2>
<p>On April 21, Crypto X users expressed their dismay at a letter allegedly written by Senator Warren to President Biden. The letter, which contained a misspelling of Warren’s first name, proposed a 1% wealth tax on cryptocurrency holdings over $500,000.</p>
<p>The letter requested President Biden’s support for legislation related to cryptocurrency proposed by Senator Warren to address issues within the U.S. financial system. Despite several individuals pointing out inconsistencies between the letter and reality, some crypto users refused to acknowledge the truth.</p>
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Apparently this recent Warren letter suggesting a 1% tax and mandatory reporting is fake. <br><br>Check her misspelled name at the bottom. It’s also not on her website. <br><br>The sad part is that it is beyond believable that she would make these types of policy suggestions. <a href="https://t.co/fftdy6j7Q2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/fftdy6j7Q2</a></p>— Dennis Porter (@Dennis_Porter_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dennis_Porter_/status/1782375389928497172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">April 22, 2024</a>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-crypto-enthusiasts-believe-the-letter-strong"><strong>Crypto Enthusiasts Believe The Letter</strong></h3>
<p>Senator Warren is known for being one of Congress’s more vocal anti-crypto voices. She often associates digital assets with illicit activities, such as terrorism financing.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The increasing number of scams is bolstering Warren’s attack on crypto.&nbsp; Her proposed legislation, the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, has been criticized by crypto advocates and lawmakers for being ineffective in stopping illegal financing.</p>
<p>In November, <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2024/04/14/crypto-executive-donated-to-john-deaton-oust-elizabeth-warren/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Warren</a> is expected to compete for reelection, and his opponent is anticipated to be John Deaton, a Republican candidate specializing in crypto law. The fake letter requested President Joe Biden’s support for Senator Warren’s “crypto-themed bills” to improve the American financial system. However, no official source from Warren contained such a letter then.</p>
<p>Despite her anti-crypto stance, Warren’s proposed legislation, the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, has been criticized for its inability to tackle money laundering by some Democrats and crypto advocates efficiently.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-what-caused-more-chaos-strong"><strong>What Caused More Chaos</strong></h3>
<p>Warren’s office’s lack of response and silence reflects the heightened tensions and the urgent need for skepticism amidst the misinformation in the crypto space.</p>
<p>U.S. Senators Gillibrand and Lummis have introduced legislation targeting payment stablecoins, while Canada is set to adopt the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework by 2026 to boost transparency in crypto transactions. Hong Kong is also exploring industry-led oversight to balance regulation with market growth.</p>
<p>The controversy comes as Warren prepares for reelection in November against Republican challenger and crypto lawyer John Deaton. Deaton recently requested to serve as a friend of the court in Coinbase’s lawsuit with the SEC and is involved in the cryptocurrency industry’s legal battles.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-conclusion-strong"><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Crypto X users were upset by an alleged letter from Senator Warren proposing a 1% wealth tax on crypto holdings over $500,000. The letter, which misspelled Warren’s name, requested Biden’s support for her “crypto-themed bills,” but no official source from Warren contained such a letter then. Her silence suggests the need for skepticism in the crypto space.</p>
<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Disclaimer</strong></h5>
<p>The views and opinions stated by the author, or any people named in this article, are for informational purposes only. They do not establish financial, investment, or other advice. Investing in or trading in stocks, cryptos or related indexes comes with a risk of financial loss.</p>

Fake Senator Letter Proposing Certain Crypto Tax Causes Outage

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