US Congressman: If cryptocurrency becomes currency, it means tax laws will never be enforced

05/23 00:20

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US Congressman Brad Sherman (Democrat from California) stated that "the long-term goal of cryptocurrency billionaires is to create a new currency, and they have given it a good name. The literal meaning of cryptocurrency is hidden money, and if it becomes a currency, it means that we will never be able to enforce our tax laws."

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