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Greece vs Hungary

Crypto regulation comparison

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Greece

Greece

Hungary

Hungary

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal in Greece and regulated under the EU framework. A 2024 tax reform established a 15% tax on crypto capital gains, replacing the prior uncertain treatment. The Hellenic Capital Market Commission oversees crypto service provider registration.

Cryptocurrency is legal in Hungary and subject to a 15% personal income tax on gains. Hungary follows EU regulatory frameworks including MiCA. The MNB supervises crypto service providers, and the country has a growing blockchain and crypto ecosystem.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 15%
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator HCMC (Hellenic Capital Market Commission), Bank of Greece
Regulator MNB (Magyar Nemzeti Bank)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • 15% capital gains tax on crypto established under recent tax reforms
  • HCMC registers and supervises crypto service providers
  • Greece adopted EU AML directives for crypto businesses
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
  • Crypto adoption grew during the 2015 financial crisis and capital controls
Key Points
  • 15% personal income tax on crypto gains
  • Additional social contribution tax may apply to certain crypto income
  • MNB supervises VASPs for AML/KYC compliance
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
  • Hungary's tax rate on crypto is competitive within the EU
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