Greece Approves 10% Crypto Gains Tax, 15% Levy on Staking and DeFi Income

Greece’s parliament approved the country’s first comprehensive cryptocurrency tax framework on Nov. 5, imposing a 10% tax on capital gains and a separate 15% levy on income from staking, lending and DeFi. The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, covers digital-asset disposals and yield-generating activities that previously fell outside Greece’s tax code. The move makes Greece one of the latest EU jurisdictions to formalize crypto taxation ahead of the bloc’s MiCA-driven reporting standards. It matters because the 15% rate applies to DeFi and staking income that many EU states still treat ambiguously, potentially raising costs for retail yield farmers and lenders. What to watch next is how Greek authorities define taxable events and cost-basis rules for tokens, and whether the framework aligns with the EU’s DAC8 reporting requirements taking effect in 2026.