Joseph Stiglitz Warns: Trump’s Crypto Policies Could Turn U.S. Into “Biggest Tax Haven in History”

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Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz has issued a sharp warning: Donald Trump’s policies are pushing the United States toward becoming the world’s largest tax haven . And for the crypto community, the consequences could be enormous.

Trump’s Crypto Moves Raise Alarm Bells

Stiglitz argues that Trump’s administration weakened financial transparency by halting the collection of company ownership data, withdrawing from global tax cooperation, easing crypto regulations , and scaling back anti-money-laundering enforcement.

In particular, Trump’s executive order to create a strategic cryptocurrency reserve and the appointment of a crypto advocate to lead the SEC have raised major red flags. According to Stiglitz, these actions make the U.S. an attractive destination for hidden crypto transactions.

Crypto Secrecy: A Brewing Storm?

Stiglitz warns that the rise of underregulated crypto exchanges, online casinos, and anonymous platforms under Trump could fuel the global illicit economy , making money laundering and tax evasion easier than ever.

While crypto investors might see fewer regulations as an opportunity, Stiglitz stresses that unchecked crypto activity could seriously threaten long-term financial stability.

A Bigger Financial Shift Underway

Trump’s crypto policies are just part of a larger effort to dismantle financial safeguards, Stiglitz says. Cutting IRS staffing, reducing tax enforcement, and offering major corporate tax breaks could slash U.S. tax revenue by $2.4 trillion over the next decade.

Meanwhile, tariffs on imports have burdened ordinary Americans while benefiting a wealthy few, further widening the wealth gap — and crypto assets, Stiglitz warns, are increasingly becoming a tool for tax avoidance.

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The World Moves Ahead Without the U.S.

As the U.S. loosens its grip, over 50 countries are advancing a 15% global minimum corporate tax to promote fairness and accountability. Stiglitz suggests that America’s retreat could ironically strengthen global efforts for fairer taxation.

Bottom Line

Joseph Stiglitz’s message is clear: Trump’s crypto deregulation could transform the U.S. into a magnet for offshore wealth , but at the cost of financial stability and global trust.

For crypto investors, the short-term gain of less regulation could come with long-term risks that are impossible to ignore.

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