France lets tax authority force-sell crypto held on platforms
- —The rule took effect on publication on June 26, 2026, with MiCA terminology from July 1
- —Taxpayers first get a decree-set window to sell assets themselves
- —Platform fees are capped at 10% of the amount owed, with a ceiling set by decree
- —Undeclared foreign crypto accounts now face a 10-year recovery window
Why it matters: France has folded crypto into its standard tax-collection toolkit, raising pressure on holders who keep assets on centralized platforms.
Source: Journal du Coin
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