Germany Proposes Treating Bitcoin as Securities for Tax Purposes, Targeting Tax‑Exempt Gains
Germany is preparing a legislative shift that would reclassify cryptocurrency assets, such as Bitcoin, under the same tax framework that applies to traditional securities. The proposed amendment, introduced in a draft bill currently under parliamentary review, aims to align the taxation of digital currencies with that of stocks and bonds, thereby simplifying the tax code and closing loopholes tha…
Sept. 9, 2026, 12:13 p.m.