Germany’s Ministry of Finance is reportedly seeking to introduce a 25% tax on cryptocurrency gains starting in 2028, according to Cointelegraph. The proposal would mark a departure from the country’s current treatment of crypto assets. Under existing laws, cryptocurrency gains can be tax-free when the assets have been held for more than one year. The reported plan would replace that long-term holding exemption with a 25% tax, although the supplied report does not provide further details on the proposal’s scope, legislative status or implementation. The potential change could affect the tax treatment of crypto holdings in Germany if adopted. Market participants are watching the report as it points to a possible shift in the country’s approach to cryptocurrency taxation. The measure remains a reported proposal from the German finance ministry, rather than a confirmed change in law.
