[The German Government Plans to Impose a 25% Tax on Cryptocurrency Gains] According to foreign media outlet Golem, the German Federal Ministry of Finance plans to amend legislation to include cryptocurrency gains in the capital gains tax system. Under the draft proposal, speculative gains from cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum may be taxed at a 25% rate starting in 2028, aligning with the tax rate for stock investment gains. The personal tax-free allowance of €1,000 will remain unchanged. Currently, German law classifies cryptocurrency gains as income from the sale of personal assets, which is not subject to capital gains tax. The German Ministry of Finance estimates that the proposed amendment will generate an additional €350 million in tax revenue. A representative from the Ministry of Finance commented: 'Income and capital gains earned through hard work are taxed, but speculative gains from cryptocurrencies are almost tax-free, which is unfair.'