Crypto Holding Period and Grandfathering: Why December 31, 2026 Becomes the Cut-Off in Germany's Draft Bill
CryptoTicker · Published Sep 8, 2026, 5:21 PM EDT
Article Summary
A ministerial draft bill from Germany's finance ministry names a cut-off date for the first time: crypto assets acquired after December 31, 2026 are to fall under the flat-rate withholding tax. What that means for legacy holdings, running savings plans and staking income, and why nothing has been decided yet.
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A ministerial draft bill from Germany's finance ministry names a cut-off date for the first time: crypto assets acquired after December 31, 2026 are to fall under the flat-rate withholding tax. What that means for legacy holdings, running savings plans and staking income, and why nothing has been decided yet.
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Published by CryptoTicker. Category: Market Structure. Published Sep 8, 2026, 5:21 PM EDT.
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