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Illinois enacts first US state tax on crypto transactions, drawing sharp industry criticism

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Published 2026-06-17 04:49 UTCUpdated 2026-06-17 18:51 UTC

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Michael Saylor blasts Illinois crypto tax as “Big Mistake”

Crypto · crypto.news · 2026-06-17 18:20 UTC

Crypto Industry Slams Illinois’ New Digital Asset Tax as ‘Most Punitive’ in U.S.

Bitcoinmagazine · bitcoinmagazine.com · 2026-06-17 13:33 UTC

Illinois Signs 'Most Anti-Crypto Law in the US'

U · u.today · 2026-06-17 05:59 UTC

‘One of the most anti-crypto laws in the US’: Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs 0.2% crypto tax

the_block_crypto · theblock.co · 2026-06-17 18:51 UTC

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Overview

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3019 into law, imposing a 0.2% tax on the value of any digital asset involved in exchanges, transfers, custody, or wallet services for Illinois customers starting January 1, 2027.

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Crypto Council for InnovationMichael SaylorJB Pritzker

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Why now

Tax takes effect January 1, 2027, giving stakeholders time to prepare.
Part of Illinois’ $55.9 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, reflecting growing state interest in crypto revenue.
Industry criticism is mounting immediately after the law’s signing, signaling potential future pushback.

Why it matters

First US state to impose a transaction-level tax on crypto, setting a regulatory precedent.
Tax applies on all transactions regardless of profit, potentially discouraging crypto activity.
Industry backlash highlights tension between crypto innovation and state-level regulation.

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Recurring claims

Illinois has enacted a 0.2% tax on the value of digital asset transactions involving Illinois customers, effective January 1, 2027.
The tax is widely criticized as the most punitive crypto tax in the US and is expected to have a chilling effect on the crypto industry and consumers in Illinois.

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