Roundtable Recap: Digital Assets and the Future of Taxation
Experts from academia, industry, and government gathered to discuss the regulatory challenges and policy innovations surrounding cryptocurrency and decentralized finance.
On April 12, 2025, the Hamilton Taxation and Public Finance Research Center convened leading experts in finance, law, and public policy for a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Digital Assets and the Future of Taxation.” Held in Washington, D.C., this event explored the rapidly evolving digital financial landscape and its implications for modern tax systems.
The closed-door session gathered stakeholders from the IRS, think tanks, academia, and the fintech sector to exchange views on how tax policy can adapt to the growth of cryptocurrencies, blockchain-based assets, and decentralized finance (DeFi). Discussions centered on regulatory gaps, compliance challenges, cross-border enforcement, and the role of international cooperation in creating consistent frameworks.
Key takeaways included the need for:
Updated reporting standards tailored to digital assets
Improved taxpayer education on crypto-related obligations
Technological innovation within tax administration
Thoughtful legislation that balances innovation and oversight
The event marked an important step in shaping the Center’s ongoing research under its Technology and Tax Innovation Division, which is examining how digitalization is transforming the global tax environment. A summary brief with policy recommendations will be published later this spring.
Stay connected as we continue to engage experts and the public in critical conversations at the intersection of innovation and taxation.