States Reach Into On-Chain Activity, Industry Fights Back
US states increasingly move to tax and regulate on-chain crypto transactions directly, and the industry challenges these levies in court, making the contest over how far state jurisdiction reaches into on-chain activity a recurring legal battleground distinct from the federal fight.
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The Digital Chamber sued Illinois to block a 0.2 percent tax on every crypto transaction before it takes effect in 2027, testing how far states can reach into on-chain activity.
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Supporting · July 22, 2026
Crypto Lobby Group Sues Illinois to Block a 0.2 Percent Digital-Asset Tax
The Digital Chamber sued Illinois to block a 0.2 percent tax on every crypto transaction before it takes effect in 2027, testing how far states can reach into on-chain activity.
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