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French lawmakers back crypto wallet disclosure rule for assets over €112K
French lawmakers have backed a proposal requiring crypto wallet holders to disclose assets worth over €112K, with fines up to €10K for non-compliance.
By Felix Ngcointelegraph.com1 min read
Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)
French lawmakers have approved a crypto wallet disclosure rule, aiming to combat tax evasion and ensure compliance with €112K in assets.
French lawmakers want people who have more than €112K in their crypto wallets to tell the government. If they don't, they could get fined up to €10K.
Analysis
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Tax Evasion and Crypto Capital Gains":"A parliamentary inquiry found that crypto capital gains reached €3.5 billion in 2021, while only €400 million in crypto holdings were declared to tax authorities. The proposed rule aims to address this discrepancy and prevent further tax evasion.","
Legislative Hurdles":"While the Finance Committee adopted the crypto-related amendments, the broader 2027 budget bill was rejected by the National Assembly. The crypto amendments will need to be re-submitted and approved during the parliamentary proceedings.","
Impact on Crypto Industry":"The rule could affect self-custodied crypto assets, including those stored in personal wallets. It introduces reporting requirements for crypto assets not held by crypto-service providers."}
Key points
- French lawmakers approve crypto wallet disclosure rule
- Fines up to €10K for non-compliance
- Aims to combat tax evasion and improve tax compliance
- Needs to be re-submitted and approved during parliamentary proceedings
- Affects self-custodied crypto assets, including those stored in personal wallets
The Upside
The rule could improve tax compliance and reduce tax evasion in the crypto industry.
The Downside
Some might argue that the rule could discourage people from using crypto, as it adds another layer of regulation and reporting.
