ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, the Slovenian Ministry of Finance is seeking opinions on a proposal to impose a 25% tax on profits individuals earn from the disposal of crypto assets. The proposal was published on Thursday and aims to address gaps in the country's tax system, which currently taxes commercial income from crypto asset trading but exempts individuals from taxation when buying and selling crypto assets as investors.The deadline for submitting opinions on the proposal is May 5. If approved by the parliament, it is expected to take effect on January 1, 2026.

ChainCatcher news, Scroll co-founder Ye Zhang posted on the X platform, pointing out that taxing Ethereum Layer 2 is a major poison for the future development of Ethereum. This shortsighted behavior sacrifices long-term scalability and ecosystem growth for short-term revenue, which is the practice of centralized enterprises, not a choice for neutral platforms. Measuring the value of ETH by only looking at Ethereum's revenue is putting the cart before the horse. The true value of ETH lies in its role as the core of thousands of rollup ecosystems, which is the way forward.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Lisa Gordon, chairman of the British investment bank Cavendish, has proposed taxing cryptocurrency purchases to encourage more investors to invest in the UK stock market. She suggested introducing a cryptocurrency transaction tax similar to the 0.5% stamp duty on stocks on the London Stock Exchange, which currently brings substantial revenue to the government.Gordon believes this move could shift investment towards stocks, helping to fund innovative UK companies and support the broader economy. She emphasized that more than half of Britons under 45 own cryptocurrencies rather than stocks, and she thinks reallocating some capital could enhance economic productivity. Despite the growing holdings of cryptocurrencies, Gordon referred to them as "non-productive assets" that contribute little to the economy.She also mentioned that due to the cost of living crisis, many people are cutting back on investments, making it even more necessary to direct limited funds towards assets that can drive economic growth.

ChainCatcher news, according to the latest legislative documents, the Ohio House of Representatives recently introduced Bill No. 116 (HB 116), known as the "Ohio Blockchain Basic Act." This bill was proposed by Representative Demetriou and aims to regulate digital asset mining, taxation, and the management of digital asset investments in the state retirement system.The core contents of the bill include: prohibiting any fees, taxes, or other charges on the use of digital assets for the payment of goods and services; protecting the rights to digital asset mining and custody; and studying the feasibility of state retirement funds investing in digital asset ETFs. The bill has entered the review stage of the regular session of the 136th General Assembly (2025-2026).

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Nigeria is amending regulations to allow taxation on cryptocurrency transactions and digital transactions, aimed at increasing fiscal revenue.The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission stated that the agency is developing new rules to ensure that all eligible transactions can enter regulated exchanges and be included in the formal tax system, the agency said in response to questions via email.Currently, a bill regarding the taxation of cryptocurrency transactions and the introduction of other taxes has been submitted to lawmakers and is expected to pass this quarter.

ChainCatcher news, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio discussed Bitcoin again in a recent "All-In" podcast interview, also mentioning the DeepSeek craze. He stated that he sees currency depreciation through market trends, especially relative to gold, Bitcoin, or other tangible assets. The more general situation is that all fiat currencies are depreciating, while gold, Bitcoin, or other hard assets are appreciating relatively. Bitcoin or other digital assets are a topic worth discussing; although commodities can hedge against inflation, they do not have a store of value function. People cannot hold oil or wheat as a wealth storage tool for the long term like they can with gold or Bitcoin.Ray Dalio revealed that he still holds some Bitcoin, but far less than gold. Bitcoin is one of his diversified investments, but he leans more towards gold because gold has several unique advantages:It can move freely between countries;Central banks around the world hold it as a reserve asset;It is harder to regulate than Bitcoin, allowing for more "private" ownership;Additionally, it is not easy to tax gold, whereas Bitcoin is different—regulators know the transaction paths of Bitcoin, making it easy to regulate and tax.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com News, Iran has expressed support for a unified BRICS currency plan. BRICS countries are accelerating their efforts to reduce dependence on the US dollar, and a unified currency could significantly enhance economic ties among member states.Iran stated that it would fully support the plan if other member countries agree. In response, former US President Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff if BRICS countries continue to advance the plan.

ChainCatcher news, the number of European crypto tax-free countries will decrease by 2025. Countries currently considering taxation include Portugal, Malta, Germany, Monaco, Switzerland, Romania, Slovenia, Estonia, and others.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, major global markets are strengthening tax regulations on cryptocurrencies. According to the latest policy, the U.S. IRS classifies crypto assets as digital assets and adopts a taxation method similar to that of stocks and bonds. Specifically, simply buying and holding is not taxed, but actions that "realize gains," such as selling, exchanging between cryptocurrencies, and using cryptocurrencies for shopping, are subject to capital gains tax; mining income, staking rewards, and wages received in cryptocurrency are taxed as income.The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) imposes a capital gains tax of up to 24% on cryptocurrency transactions, with a basic rate taxpayer applicable to a 10% rate and a tax-free allowance of the first £3,000. Additionally, mining income and salaries paid in cryptocurrency are subject to income tax, and employers must pay national insurance on salaries paid in cryptocurrency.The EU has not yet unified tax standards, and there are significant policy differences among member states. Germany exempts cryptocurrencies held for more than a year from tax, while selling within a year incurs a maximum income tax of 45%, plus a 5.5% solidarity surcharge. Spain imposes a unified tax rate of 19%-28% on crypto gains. Portugal's tax rate ranges from 14.5%-53%, with a standard capital gains tax rate of 28%.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Yonhap Infomax, South Korean acting president Han Duck-soo plans to announce a tax amendment at the Cabinet meeting scheduled for December 24, which includes postponing the taxation plan for virtual assets by two years.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coinpost, the Web3 working group of the Liberal Democratic Party's Digital Society Promotion Headquarters, led by Representative Akihisa Shiozaki, reported that the LDP's Policy Research Council officially approved the "Emergency Proposal on Transforming Cryptocurrency Assets into Beneficial National Economic Assets" on the 19th.The report pointed out that under the current tax system, income generated from cryptocurrency transactions is generally classified as miscellaneous income and is subject to comprehensive taxation at a maximum rate of 55% (combined income tax and resident tax), which is harsher than in other countries. The report also mentioned that the taxation of cryptocurrency assets is stricter than in other countries.In light of the above points, and whether cryptocurrency assets should be considered financial assets for public investment, the following should be considered:Change the treatment of gains and losses from cryptocurrency transactions to implement a "separate declaration taxation" system at a 20% tax rate.Allow losses from cryptocurrency income to be carried forward for deduction (to be used within the next 3 years).Apply the "separate declaration taxation" system to cryptocurrency derivatives trading as well.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Archive, French Senator Sylvie Vermeillet has proposed to classify Bitcoin and other digital assets as non-productive property in the 2025 budget, similar to real estate and luxury assets, and to tax their unrealized capital gains.French Finance Minister Laurent Saint-Martin supports this initiative, believing that it is unfair to exempt Bitcoin from taxes while taxing physical economic assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to TASS, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law regulating the taxation of digital currencies.According to the law, digital currencies are recognized as property. This also applies to currencies used for foreign trade payments within the framework of the "Experimental Legal Regime (EPR) in the field of digital innovation." The mining and sale of digital currencies are exempt from value-added tax. Operators of mining infrastructure must report to the tax authorities the issuance of cryptocurrencies using their services. Failure to timely transmit such information may result in a fine of 40,000 rubles.In terms of personal income tax, digital currencies obtained through mining will be classified as tangible income (a term typically used when payment is made using goods or services rather than currency). The value of the income will be determined based on market quotes. Such income will be taxed at the usual progressive tax rates, taking into account tax deductions for the amount of mining expenses.At the same time, income from the acquisition, sale, or other circulation of digital currencies will be taxed at a two-tier personal income tax rate (13% for income up to 2.4 million rubles, and 15% for income exceeding this amount). They will be included in the same tax base as income from transactions with securities, bank deposits, and other sources. Regarding corporate income tax, digital currency mining will be taxed at the standard rate (25% starting in 2025).

ChainCatcher news, according to CNA, Taiwan's "Legislators" today expressed concern over the taxation of cryptocurrency in Taiwan. The Minister of Finance, Chang Tsui-yun, stated that profits from related transactions will be subject to income tax, and further discussions will be held regarding the auditing process; the Director of the Taxation Administration, Song Hsiu-ling, mentioned that the tax department currently has auditing tools available to examine the trading situation of digital goods and promised to discuss the taxation methods related to cryptocurrency trading profits within three months.

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes, the Legislative Activity Committee of the Russian government is advancing a cryptocurrency tax bill on November 11, 2024. The bill defines cryptocurrency as property and establishes different tax requirements for individual and corporate miners. Under the new regulations, businesses must register with the Federal Tax Service to legally conduct mining operations, while individuals with monthly electricity consumption below 6000 kilowatt-hours are exempt from registration.The new framework adopts a two-stage taxation model: the first stage taxes when cryptocurrency is received, with the tax base calculated based on the closing price of major exchanges; the second stage taxes upon sale, with additional taxes applied if the sale price exceeds the initial taxable value. Starting in 2024, individual traders and miners with annual income exceeding 2.4 million rubles will be taxed at a progressive rate of 13% to 22%, while the corporate tax rate will increase to 25% in 2025.According to the Industrial Mining Association, these tax measures could bring in 50 billion rubles (approximately 521 million USD) in annual revenue for the budget.

ChainCatcher news, South Korean Democratic Party spokesperson Noh Jong-myun stated that the ruling party's plan to postpone the virtual asset taxation plan for two years is "unacceptable." (News1)According to previous reports, South Korean political parties recently reached an agreement to cancel the planned financial investment income tax, and the cryptocurrency capital gains tax originally scheduled for implementation in 2025 is now more likely to be postponed until 2027.In July, the South Korean government proposed a tax law amendment that includes the postponement of the cryptocurrency capital gains tax, but due to the Democratic Party's opposition to other tax reduction policies of the government, the passage of this amendment has remained uncertain.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Korea Economic Daily, in light of the recent agreement reached by various political parties in South Korea to cancel the planned financial investment income tax, the cryptocurrency capital gains tax originally scheduled to be implemented in 2025 is now more likely to be postponed until 2027. A Democratic Party official stated that it is now deemed necessary to delay the cryptocurrency capital gains tax to maintain fairness.The South Korean government proposed a tax law amendment in July that includes the postponement of the cryptocurrency capital gains tax, but there has been uncertainty regarding the passage of the amendment due to the Democratic Party's opposition to other tax reduction policies proposed by the government. Democratic Party member Min Byoung-dug emphasized that before legally taxing the income from the virtual asset industry, legal recognition of the industry must first be established, thus he supports the current decision to postpone taxation on virtual assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to a post by Cointelegraph on the X platform, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor was allegedly deceived by false information on social media, which contained misinformation about Donald Trump's stance on cryptocurrency taxation (claiming that Bitcoin is currency and does not need to be subject to capital gains tax).