Germany Proposes Treating Bitcoin as Securities for Tax Purposes, Extending Tax‑Free Gains to Existing Holdings
Germany is poised to reshape the fiscal landscape for cryptocurrency investors by introducing a draft legislation that would classify Bitcoin and other digital assets in a manner similar to traditional securities for tax purposes. Under the proposed framework, gains realized from the sale of Bitcoin would be subject to the same rules that apply to stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments, t…
Sept. 9, 2026, 12:13 p.m.