Bundesfinanzministerium (German Federal Ministry of Finance)

According to a media report, the German Finance Ministry intends to change the tax treatment of crypto assets from 2027, removing the exemption for gains after a twelve‑month holding period that currently applies.

The German Federal Ministry of Finance faces growing pressure as the planned launch of a state-backed private pension savings account (Altersvorsorgedepot) scheduled for January 1, 2027 encounters implementation challenges. Banks and brokers indicate they are behind schedule, raising doubts about whether the government’s timeline can be met.