Germany Targets €1 Billion from Crypto Taxes by Eliminating Exemption

Germany is planning to eliminate the one-year tax exemption on cryptocurrencies as part of its 2027 budget, aiming to generate an additional €1 billion in revenue.

The move would require investors to pay taxes on Bitcoin and similar assets without waiting for a one-year holding period, a change that has sparked debate among coalition partners.

The proposal is set to be presented to parliament in September, coinciding with the end of the MiCA transition process in the European Union.