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French Assembly Backs Tax on Crypto-to-Stablecoin Swaps by One Vote
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 17/10/2026, 19:42:21 UTC
Briefing created: 18/10/2026, 02:24:04 UTC
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Briefings
A French legislative proposal for the 2027 budget amendment would eliminate tax deferral for crypto-to-stablecoin swaps starting January 1, 2027. However, the amendment faces a critical hurdle as it requires a final vote in the French Assembly, which currently opposes the measure by one vote. This represents a significant legislative step toward regulating cryptocurrency transactions in France, though the specific tax implications remain uncertain until the final vote occurs.
Key points
- The 2027 budget amendment would end tax deferral for crypto-to-stablecoin swaps into single-currency stablecoins effective January 1, 2027.
- The amendment requires a final vote in the French Assembly, which currently opposes the measure by one vote.
Context
This finding is significant as it marks a potential shift in French financial regulations regarding cryptocurrency transactions, though the specific tax implications remain uncertain until the final vote occurs.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single article snippet from October 2026. It does not provide details on the specific tax rates, the exact composition of the stablecoin, or the historical voting record of the French Assembly. The final vote outcome is unknown, and the article does not contain quotes or causal claims.
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