Is crypto legal in Greece?
Cryptocurrency is legal in Greece, but subject to regulatory restrictions.
Southern Europe · GR · 2 of 9 dimensions sourced
Greece crypto policy at a glance
Stage of the central bank digital currency programme — research, pilot, or launched.
Whether crypto is legal, restricted, or banned for individuals and businesses.
“The Bank of Greece wishes to inform the public that virtual currencies are not legal tender and are not supervised by the Bank of Greece or any other public authority in Greece. Consumers should be aware of the risks, including the absence of deposit guarantee schemes.”
Whether the jurisdiction licenses crypto/VASP service providers.
Rules governing stablecoin and e-money-token issuance.
How crypto gains are taxed and reported, including OECD CARF participation.
How decentralized finance (DeFi) is treated by regulators.
Whether NFTs are addressed in regulation.
Policy toward crypto mining — permitted, restricted, or banned.
Intensity of regulatory enforcement actions against crypto firms.
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