Tax Policies Hinder Bitcoin Payments
Bitcoin payment adoption isn't limited by technology but by taxation, according to Strive executive Pierre Rochard.
Analogy Explains the Problem
Rochard likened the situation to a sports analogy: even the strongest player can't win if they aren't allowed to compete.
Tax Issues for Small Transactions
In December 2025, the Bitcoin Policy Institute warned that lack of a de minimis tax exemption severely limits small BTC transactions.
- Every BTC payment creates tax obligations.
- This makes Bitcoin impractical for everyday use.
Policy Debates Intensify
US lawmakers proposing to limit tax exemptions to stablecoins have faced backlash from Bitcoin advocates.