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Greece parliament approves 10% crypto gains tax and 15% staking levy
Image: DecryptGreece'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. Gains up to €500 are exempt, any amount above triggers tax on the full gain. Losses over €500 can be carried forward for five years. A 12‑month voluntary disclosure window lets investors report prior crypto income without penalties. The rules take effect on 1 January 2027.
Key points
- Greece's parliament approved a tax framework that levies 10% on cryptocurrency capital gains.
- Gains below €500 are exempt, gains above trigger tax on the entire amount.
- Losses exceeding €500 can be carried forward for five years to offset future gains.
- Investors have a 12‑month window to disclose prior crypto income without penalties.
Why it matters
The new tax rules create clear obligations for Greek crypto users, affecting reporting of profits and staking income and potentially influencing trading and compliance behavior.
What's unclear
It remains unclear whether exchanging one cryptocurrency for another will be considered a taxable event under the new law.
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Bitcoin.com News
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Greece Approves 10% Crypto Gains Tax, 15% Levy on Staking and DeFi Income
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Decrypt
- Also reported by Bitcoin.com News
- CryptoVideos brief published
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