Greece approves 10% tax on crypto gains and 15% DeFi levy
In short
Greece has approved a 10% tax on crypto gains and a 15% levy on income from DeFi. Investors will have 12 months to declare past crypto gains without late-filing penalties.
The new rules give crypto holders a tax deadline and make the tax treatment clearer, although some questions about crypto-to-crypto swaps still remain.
What the reporting says
Greece approved a 10% tax on crypto gains and a 15% levy on DeFi income, according to the report. Investors will have 12 months to declare past crypto gains without late-filing penalties, though questions remain over crypto-to-crypto swaps. The move creates a clearer tax framework for crypto holders in Greece while leaving some transaction treatment unresolved.
Why it matters
Greece approved a 10% tax on crypto gains and a 15% levy on DeFi income, while also giving investors 12 months to declare past crypto gains without late-filing penalties. The move creates a formal tax regime for crypto activity in the country. The report says questions remain around crypto-to-crypto swaps, so parts of the framework are still unclear.