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Greece approves 10% tax on crypto gains and 15% levy on DeFi income
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Francisco Rodrigues
Source published: 06/11/2026, 08:47:42 UTC
Briefing created: 06/11/2026, 09:32:30 UTC
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Briefings
Greece announced a 10% tax on crypto gains and a 15% levy on DeFi income effective immediately, granting investors 12 months to declare past gains without penalties. The policy targets cryptocurrency transactions and decentralized finance activities, though specific mechanisms for crypto-to-crypto swaps remain undefined.
Key points
- Greece implemented a 10% tax on cryptocurrency gains and a 15% levy on DeFi income effective immediately.
- Investors receive a 12-month window to declare past crypto gains without late-filing penalties.
Context
This tax framework applies to Greece and potentially other EU member states, aiming to regulate cryptocurrency transactions and decentralized finance activities within the European Union.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to the announcement of tax rates and a 12-month declaration window. Specific mechanisms for crypto-to-crypto swaps are undefined, and the scope of the policy beyond Greece and EU member states remains unclear.
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