Germany proposes to tax bitcoin as a stock under a draft bill, aiming to end tax‑free gains, while existing holdings keep the current 12‑month tax‑free rule.
Germany is drafting legislation that would treat bitcoin similarly to stocks for tax purposes, with the aim of removing tax‑free gains on new acquisitions.
Holdings already owned would retain the existing tax treatment, which can allow tax‑free sales after a 12‑month holding period. Further verified details were not immediately available.
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