Greece prepares to levy 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency

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What happened

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

Key facts

  • Crypto gains of up to 500 euros ($560) a year would be exempt under the bill, which will be submitted to parliament in November.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:17:18 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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Greece plans 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Cointelegraph