Germany Proposes Treating Bitcoin as Equities for Tax Purposes, Targeting Tax‑Exempt Gains
Germany is currently drafting legislation that would reclassify cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital assets as securities for tax purposes. The proposal, which has been circulating in the Bundestag since early 2024, seeks to align the tax treatment of crypto‑assets with that of traditional stocks and bonds. Under the new framework, any profit derived from the sale of a cry…
Sept. 9, 2026, 12:13 p.m.