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title: Greece Approves 10% Tax on Crypto Gains and 15% on DeFi Income
url: >-
  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-11-06-greece-approves-10-tax-on-crypto-gains-and-15-on-defi-income
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  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-11-06-greece-approves-10-tax-on-crypto-gains-and-15-on-defi-income
date: '2026-11-06T14:06:42.177838+00:00'
category: policy
tags:
  - greece
  - crypto-tax
  - defi
  - tax-policy
source: CoinDesk
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  https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/11/06/greece-approves-10-tax-on-crypto-gains-and-15-levy-on-defi-income
sources:
  - name: CoinDesk
    url: >-
      https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/11/06/greece-approves-10-tax-on-crypto-gains-and-15-levy-on-defi-income
  - name: Bitcoin Magazine
    url: 'https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/greece-approves-10-crypto-gains-tax'
publisher: CryptoCatalyst
summary: >-
  Greece approved a 10% tax on crypto gains and a 15% levy on DeFi income, with
  a 12-month penalty-free window to declare past gains and a €500 annual
  exemption.
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# Greece Approves 10% Tax on Crypto Gains and 15% on DeFi Income

Greece has approved a dedicated crypto tax framework, setting a 10% tax on cryptocurrency gains and a 15% levy on DeFi income. Investors will have 12 months to declare past gains without late-filing penalties; annual gains up to €500 are exempt.

## Key takeaways

- Greece approved a 10% tax on cryptocurrency gains.
- The framework sets a 15% levy on DeFi income.
- Investors have 12 months to declare past crypto gains without late-filing penalties.
- Annual crypto gains up to €500 are exempt.
- The tax treatment of crypto-to-crypto swaps remains unclear.

Greece has approved its first dedicated crypto tax framework, with a 10% tax on cryptocurrency gains and a 15% levy on income from decentralized finance (DeFi). Investors will have 12 months to declare past crypto gains without late-filing penalties.

A separate report from Bitcoin Magazine says annual crypto gains up to €500 are exempt. The available reporting leaves an important practical question open: how Greece will treat crypto-to-crypto swaps.

## What do Greece’s crypto tax rates cover?

The framework sets different rates for gains from cryptocurrencies and income from DeFi: 10% and 15%, respectively. The €500 annual exemption reported by Bitcoin Magazine applies to crypto gains; the information provided does not clarify whether it also applies to DeFi income.

For people who have not reported earlier crypto gains, the 12-month window offers a chance to declare them without late-filing penalties. The reports do not specify the exact deadline or explain how investors should calculate taxable amounts.

## What should crypto investors in Greece watch for?

The treatment of crypto-to-crypto swaps remains uncertain. A swap can change a holding from one token to another without converting it to euros, so investors will need clear guidance on whether that counts as a taxable gain and how to value it.

The practical next step is to look for Greece’s implementation guidance, especially details on the 12-month declaration period, the €500 exemption, and how DeFi income and token swaps are reported. Unlike a tax rate alone, those rules determine what records an investor may need to keep and when a tax bill may arise.

## FAQ

### What is Greece’s new tax rate on crypto gains?

Greece approved a 10% tax on cryptocurrency gains.

### How will DeFi income be taxed in Greece?

The approved framework sets a 15% levy on DeFi income.

### Can Greek investors declare past crypto gains without a penalty?

Yes. Investors have 12 months to declare past crypto gains without late-filing penalties. The reports provided do not state the exact deadline.

### Are any crypto gains exempt from tax in Greece?

Bitcoin Magazine reports that annual gains up to €500 are exempt. The available information does not explain how the exemption is calculated or whether it applies to DeFi income.

## Sources

This article synthesizes reporting from [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/11/06/greece-approves-10-tax-on-crypto-gains-and-15-levy-on-defi-income), [Bitcoin Magazine](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/greece-approves-10-crypto-gains-tax), written by an automated editorial pipeline. See https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/editorial-policy.

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CryptoCatalyst.news, "Greece Approves 10% Tax on Crypto Gains and 15% on DeFi Income", 2026-11-06, https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-11-06-greece-approves-10-tax-on-crypto-gains-and-15-on-defi-income