Introduction Bitcoin ( BTC ) (CRYPTO: BTC) has long been debated as a potential everyday payment method. Yet, observers say policy, not the underlying technology, remains the bigger hurdle to widespread adoption. Pierre Rochard, a Bitcoin treasury veteran and a board member of the Strive project, argues that even the most efficient payments system struggles to gain traction when users face tax frictions. In late 2025, the Bitcoin Policy Institute warned about a missing de minimis tax exemption for small BTC transfers, a gap that could discourage routine payments. The policy conversation then shifted to whether lawmakers should extend exemptions to broader crypto activity, including charitable giving and other on-chain activities. Discussions around tax treatment have intensified as U.S. lawmakers weigh how to apply exemptions to digital assets. Proposals touch on who should be exempt, where the thresholds lie, and how to balance revenue considerations with innovation. The debate is not...