Greece approves crypto tax framework, CoinDesk reports
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Based on reporting by CoinDesk; not yet independently confirmed.
Greece has approved a 10% tax on crypto capital gains and a 15% levy on DeFi income, according to CoinDesk. Investors have a 12-month period to declare past gains without late-filing penalties.
The Greek government approved a new tax framework targeting cryptocurrency investments, according to CoinDesk. Under the regulations, investors face a 10% tax on crypto-related capital gains alongside a 15% levy on income from decentralized finance activities. The legislation also establishes a 12-month period allowing investors to report past crypto gains without incurring late-filing penalties, while the tax status of crypto-to-crypto swaps remains unclear.
Key facts
- 10% tax on crypto gains
- 15% levy on DeFi income
- 12-month declaration grace period