Key Highlights Germany proposes a 50% default tax base for crypto assets acquired after December 31, 2026, combined with a flat 25% capital gains tax plus solidarity surcharge totaling 26.375%. Circle’s Patrick Hansen warns the framework will disproportionately hit retail investors who cannot provide clean acquisition cost documentation, potentially taxing nonexistent gains. The regime is ...
Key Highlights Binance confirms it remains committed to securing a MiCA license in Europe despite withdrawing its Greek application in mid-June after the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) declined to approve it. Binance’s Head of Europe, Gillian Lynch, states the exchange met all HCMC requirements and had a “complete application” with nothing material outstanding. The ...
Crypto Banter founder Ran Neuner has identified regulatory uncertainty as the primary risk facing Hyperliquid, warning that decentralized exchanges could soon encounter intensified government scrutiny. Speaking on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction podcast, Neuner explained that regulators have begun establishing frameworks for centralized crypto platforms and predicted that decentralized venues would be the next target. Regulatory Timeline: ...