Bitcoin na Política Fiscal Brasileira

Abstract

Bitcoin, created in 2008, is the first successful cryptocurrency. Bitcoin involves an industry, in which, in addition to users, we have: a group of developers; miners; wallet providers; mixer providers; stock exchanges; and crypto banks. There are already countries whose tax policies accept bitcoins. This article is about this last aspect. The article will initially seek to define Bitcoin and its industry, which are sources of much controversy. It will then discuss whether it is advantageous for the Brazilian taxpayer to honor its fiscal commitments with bitcoins, and under what circumstances would it be advantageous for public management to deal with bitcoins in its fiscal policy. In Brazil, the city of Rio de Janeiro plans to accept bitcoins in payment of taxes in 2023 and Brazil is preparing to improve its institutional framework for dealing with cryptocurrencies through Law 14,478/2022.