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French Assembly Backs Tax on Crypto-to-Stablecoin Swaps by One Vote
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
France's National Assembly voted narrowly to tax crypto-to-single-currency stablecoin swaps starting January 1, 2027, ending tax deferral on these exchanges, although the measure is not yet law and the government has expressed concerns about its complexity.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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French crypto founders face earlier tax events on stablecoin swaps, forcing clearer tracking and possible tax payments without cashing out. Accounting and product offerings must adapt fast as the rule change looms in early 2027.
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