Greece approves a 10% tax on crypto gains
According to CoinDesk, from January 2027 crypto gains over 500 euros a year will be taxed at 10%, and staking and DeFi income at 15%. Investors get 12 months to declare past gains without penalties.

Greece's parliament approved the framework, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Individuals pay 10% on annual net crypto gains above 500 euros ($559), with the full gain taxable once the threshold is crossed; the tax also applies when crypto is used to buy goods or services. Staking, crypto lending and DeFi liquidity returns are treated as interest income at 15%. Losses over 500 euros can be carried forward five years. A 12-month penalty-free declaration window applies, with tax due within 60 days. The Finance Ministry says crypto-to-crypto swaps won't trigger tax, but parliament's Scientific Service warned the wording could cover them.

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