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March 17, 2023
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Is GBTC a digital asset?

  • March 17, 2023
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I own shares of GBTC. Do I answer "yes" or "no" to the question -- Do you have any financial interest i a digital asset in 2022?

    Best answer by TomK2023

    Answer No.

     

    The IRS definition of Digital Assets:

     

    "Digital assets are broadly defined as any digital representation of value which is recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger or any similar technology as specified by the Secretary.

     

    Digital assets include (but are not limited to):

    • Convertible virtual currency and cryptocurrency
    • Stablecoins
    • Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)"

     

    You own shares in a trust... similar to owning shares in a REIT.  You do not own actual virtual currency, coins, etc.

     

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    TomK2023Answer
    Level 15
    March 17, 2023

    Answer No.

     

    The IRS definition of Digital Assets:

     

    "Digital assets are broadly defined as any digital representation of value which is recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger or any similar technology as specified by the Secretary.

     

    Digital assets include (but are not limited to):

    • Convertible virtual currency and cryptocurrency
    • Stablecoins
    • Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)"

     

    You own shares in a trust... similar to owning shares in a REIT.  You do not own actual virtual currency, coins, etc.

     

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