Netherlands plans to amend controversial bill on taxing unrealized gains from crypto assets

ChainCatcher reported that Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen stated plans to amend the controversial bill previously passed regarding the taxation of unrealized gains on crypto assets. The bill, approved by the Dutch House of Representatives on February 12, requires investors to pay a 36% tax on the book value increase of crypto assets, even if they have not sold them. In an interview with RTL Nieuws, Heinen said, "This law should not be passed in its current form; clearly, there are issues that need to be revised." The bill still needs to be reviewed by the Dutch Senate and, at the earliest, would take effect on January 1, 2028. The Ministry of Finance stated it will reassess the bill's content and engage in discussions with parliament to decide whether to completely rewrite or partially amend it.