Greece plans 10% capital gains tax on crypto in first digital asset framework

Greece wants a cut of your crypto profits. The good news is that it wants a smaller cut than it first suggested. The country is preparing draft legislation that would apply a 10% capital gains tax on crypto. It would be Greece’s first dedicated tax framework for digital assets, ending years in which Greek holders had little formal guidance on what they owed. What the draft bill actually says Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance released the draft bill for consultation on October 7-8, 2026. The proposal sets a flat 10% tax on capital gains that individuals make when they sell crypto assets. The bill also includes a €500 annual tax-free threshold for individuals. Gains up to that level each year would not be taxed under the draft. The framework reaches beyond simple buying and selling. Income from staking, lending, and liquidity provision would also be taxed at 10%, but the draft classifies it as interest rather than as a capital gain. Two exclusions could matter a great deal to active users. Swapping one crypto asset for another would not count as a taxable event, and crypto sales would be exempt from a digital transaction fee. The first exclusion is the bigger deal. Tr...