Morning Edition · Friday, November 6, 2026Published at 4:52 AM EST · New York

Greece sets a 10% tax on crypto gains and 15% on DeFi income while South Korea delays its 22% levy to 2029

Greek holders get a €500 annual exemption and 12 months to declare past gains without penalties, and Seoul would add a three-year loss carryforward with its fourth delay.

Greece's parliament has approved a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies, the country's first dedicated crypto tax framework. The rate is lower than in the draft, and annual gains up to €500 are exempt. Income from decentralized finance…