Greece is preparing to impose a 15% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency profits, according to two government officials. The new law, expected in parliament within months, aims to bring digital assets into the national tax code.
A tax-free allowance applies to the first €500 ($580) of gains. The tax exempts individual mining but covers corporate mining operations registered in Greece. Officials acknowledge the difficulty of estimating market size, as most investors use foreign platforms, leaving revenue projections uncertain.
European rates vary widely, ranging from 8% in Cyprus to 30% in France.