German finance ministry proposes 25% crypto tax starting 2028: Report
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The German Ministry of Finance proposes a 25 % tax on cryptocurrency gains beginning in 2028, overturning the current rule that exempts profits after one‑year holding periods; the draft would apply to all digital‑asset transactions regardless of duration. This shift could raise compliance costs, dampen long‑term holding incentives, and signal tighter fiscal scrutiny across Europe’s crypto market.
The German Ministry of Finance is reportedly seeking to impose a 25% tax on cryptocurrencies, departing from current laws that make crypto gains tax-free after one year of holding.