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Policy

Proposed 31.4% French tax on regulated stablecoins could drive crypto traders offshore

Chainalysis' regional sales director in France Francois Volpoet warned the proposed 31.4% tax on regulated stablecoins could push traders toward unmonitored offshore channels.

France's National Assembly. (National Assembly/Wikimedia Commons)

Policy

Greece prepares to levy 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency

Crypto gains of up to 500 euros ($560) a year would be exempt under the bill, which will be submitted to parliament in November.

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Policy

Illinois agrees to six-month delay of crypto tax as industry continues court battle

Both sides agreed the 0.2% tax should be put off until July 1, if the court approves the deal, which will let the state and industry focus on the legal dispute.

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Policy

U.S. House's tax committee advances crypto tax bill in wake of Clarity Act loss

The Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act would ease complicated tax burdens for everyday use of cryptocurrencies, though Trump's industry ties spurred some pushback.

U.S. House Ways and Means Committee (Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

Policy

U.S. House panel shares crypto tax bill ahead of hearing later this week

The House Ways and Means Committee published a crypto tax bill addressing de minimis transactions, staking and other issues for which the industry's clamored for policies.

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Finance

Germany moves to tax bitcoin like stocks as new draft bill targets tax-free gains

Existing holdings would keep the current tax treatment, which can allow tax-free sales after a 12-month holding period.

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Finance

240 UK taxpayers made more than $1.3 million each from crypto holdings in fiscal 2025

For the first time, the U.K.'s tax office broke out crypto capital gains figures, showing 17,600 people reported $1.87 billion in profits during the 2024-2025 tax year.

Tax office UK. (HM Revenue/Press)

Policy

Crypto advocates join in suing Illinois over digital asset tax

The Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association added another lawsuit against the state for its recently approved 0.2% crypto tax.

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Policy

Crypto lobby group Digital Chamber sues Illinois to block digital asset tax

Illinois enacted a 0.2% tax on all crypto transactions last month, with the tax taking effect next year.

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Policy

Reserve Bank of India still favors crypto prohibition to curtail tax evasion: Reuters

Indian regulators maintained a hawkish stance despite the growing embrace of digital assets and technology by governments worldwide.

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