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Germany considers scrapping 12-month crypto tax exemption rule

The German government is pushing a plan to scrap the current system under which gains from selling cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are generally tax-free if held for more than 1 year. A draft law from the Federal Ministry of Finance would impose a flat 25 percent tax on gains regardless of holding period, applying to crypto assets acquired after Jan. 1, 2027. Transitional measures would preserve the existing rule for assets acquired by Dec. 31 this year.

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UK ranks crypto third economic crime priority, tightens money laundering probes

British investigators have identified crypto assets as a key risk factor in tackling money laundering and fraud and are moving to strengthen their investigative capabilities. Crypto assets were classified as the third item among the United Kingdom\'s nine economic crime response priorities. The National Economic Crime Centre said criminal groups use cryptocurrencies to evade detection and move illicit funds at scale, and it plans a more proactive, intelligence-led approach.

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Digital asset taxation next year in focus as bitcoin battles around $80,000

With South Korea set to implement digital asset taxation in 2027, calls are growing to overhaul a system that classifies both capital gains and lending income as miscellaneous income. Critics say income should be separated by transaction type and tax infrastructure built to link data from exchanges and personal wallets. The article also tracks U.S. legislative timing risks for the Clarity Act, a bitcoin rally above $81,000, shifts in correlations, Japan’s rate and regulatory moves, and notable on-chain activity.