Greece parliament approves 10% crypto gains tax and 15% staking levy
Greece's parliament passed a bill imposing a 10% capital‑gains tax on cryptocurrency profits and a 15% tax on income from staking, lending and DeFi.
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Greece's parliament passed a bill imposing a 10% capital‑gains tax on cryptocurrency profits and a 15% tax on income from staking, lending and DeFi.
The United States Treasury Department issued sanctions against individuals and entities tied to the Prince Group. Officials state the Cambodia-based conglomerate uses illicit crypto investment and romance schemes.
A Department of Labor rule allowing cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans has reached the White House for final review. The package arrived at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
The Bank of Russia has approved retail trading for BTC, ETH, and USDT. Non-qualified investors can access these assets starting November through brokers, asset managers, and exchanges.
Major Hollywood studios and production companies are issuing new guidelines that prohibit staff from placing bets on prediction markets.
Ripple executives defended the cryptocurrency industry's political standing following the midterm elections. CEO Brad Garlinghouse noted that pro-crypto candidates secured victories across both political parties.
Greece passed its first dedicated crypto tax framework on November 5, 2026. The legislation applies a flat 10% capital gains tax on individual net crypto gains. Annual gains up to €500 are exempt from the tax.
Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
The National Bank of Ukraine withheld support from a draft crypto market law cleared for a second reading.
Bitcoin climbed back above $80,000 as US crude oil prices dropped sharply. The oil price decline followed the Democratic Party securing majorities in both chambers of Congress.
House Democrats are debating a crypto market structure bill for the next Congress.
Staff at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission issued a no-action response viewing Canton Coin as a digital commodity.
Hong Kong passed a new crypto tax reporting law on November 4. The Legislative Council approved the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026.
A Canadian judge ordered that a laptop containing a BTC wallet be returned to the family of William Sandeson. Sandeson is serving a life sentence for murder.
The 2026 US midterms have created uncertainty around future crypto rules. Industry leaders say clear statutory guidance is needed to attract institutional capital.
Democrats won control of the US House of Representatives in the midterm elections. The party will take control of House committees in January 2027.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the first listing of equity perpetual futures contracts on U.S. exchanges that have both CFTC and SEC approval.
New Jersey rescinded its cease-and-desist order against Coinbase and dropped its staking lawsuit. Residents can resume staking on the exchange soon.