The French government has proposed a new tax targeting "unproductive wealth," including cryptocurrencies, luxury goods, and unused real estate.
Senator Sylvie Vermeillet’s plan, set for the 2025 budget, aims to classify Bitcoin and other digital assets as non-productive, making them subject to taxation alongside luxury items and vacant properties.
JUST IN: 🇫🇷 France to tax #Bitcoin unrealised capital gains. pic.twitter.com/8zsehL05f4
— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) December 3, 2024
Under the proposal, unrealized crypto gains and digital assets held in custody worth over €800,000 would be taxed. However, crypto-to-crypto transactions would remain tax-free. Fines for failing to report foreign crypto holdings range from €750 to €1,500.
The proposal, already approved by the Senate in a preliminary vote, has been endorsed by French Finance Minister Laurent Saint-Martin, who argues it ensures fairer taxation between digital and physical assets.
While supporters claim the tax could boost market participation, critics warn it could reduce investor interest and increase price volatility. If passed, crypto holders would need to report foreign accounts annually using the Cerfa 3916-bis form, with penalties for non-compliance.
The new rules also cover crypto activities like lending and staking, and failure to report could lead to audits.
Thailand is preparing to weave digital assets into its tourism and financial infrastructure, starting with a pilot program that would let visitors pay in crypto through card-linked platforms.
Leading voices in the digital asset space are calling on U.S. regulators to break their silence on staking.
Florida is taking bold steps toward becoming a crypto-friendly state with a new legislative proposal aimed at eliminating state-level capital gains taxes on Bitcoin, XRP, and traditional stocks.
Hong Kong has taken a major leap toward becoming a digital asset hub with the passage of a new law regulating stablecoins.