With South Korea set to implement digital asset taxation in 2027, calls are growing to overhaul a system that classifies both capital gains and lending income as miscellaneous income. Critics say income should be separated by transaction type and tax infrastructure built to link data from exchanges and personal wallets. The article also tracks U.S. legislative timing risks for the Clarity Act, a bitcoin rally above $81,000, shifts in correlations, Japan’s rate and regulatory moves, and notable on-chain activity.

Bitcoin rebounded strongly, retaking the $80,000 level after three days. It rose 5.53 percent to $81,437, while Ethereum gained 5.27 percent and XRP jumped 9.19 percent. Solana climbed back above $100 and Dogecoin and Zcash surged. The move was linked to easing expectations of a September rate hike and a stronger-than-expected ISM services PMI. Markets are watching key resistance levels and upcoming U.S. policy events for volatility.