Crypto corruption and tech tax on the global regulatory agenda

Homepage > News > Business > Crypto corruption and tech tax on the global regulatory agenda TL;DR: EU lawmakers want crypto-asset risks addressed in the Commission’s anti-corruption strategy, due Q4 2026. Greece drafted a 10% crypto capital gains tax with a €500 ($561) annual exemption. Israel is weighing broader passive-income taxes, not AI-specific ones, to protect revenue as AI threatens jobs. Key Takeaways: The European Parliament adopted its anti-corruption priorities on October 8, including risks posed by crypto-assets and digital tools. The European Commission is due to finalize the EU anti-corruption strategy in Q4 2026. Greece’s draft bill proposes a 10% crypto capital gains tax, with the first €500 ($561) per year exempt. EU crypto tax rates range from 8% in Cyprus to 30% in France. Israel’s Finance Ministry is exploring broader passive-income taxes, not AI-specific taxes, as AI threatens labor-tax revenue. Anti-corruption and taxation were on the global regulatory agenda last week, as a hectic few days of announcements saw lawmakers across the globe eyeing new rules to address the impact of innovative technologies such as crypto-assets and artificial intelligenc...