Germany Proposes Treating Bitcoin as Securities for Tax Purposes, Targeting Tax‑Exempt Gains
Germany is preparing to overhaul the way it taxes cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin, by aligning its fiscal treatment with that of traditional equities. The proposal, outlined in a new draft bill, seeks to classify Bitcoin and similar digital assets as securities for tax purposes. This shift would bring the taxation of crypto gains into the same framework that governs stocks, bonds, and other …
Sept. 9, 2026, 12:13 p.m.