---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "europe", "fatf", "legal"]
aliases: ["GR", "GRC", "Ελλάδα"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2025-12-01
compile_into: ["[[country--greece]]"]
sources:
  - name: "HCMC"
    url: "https://www.hcmc.gr"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇬🇷 [[country--greece|Greece]] (GR) — Crypto Regulation

> Greece regulates crypto under [[concept--mica|MiCA]] through the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC). Crypto gains are taxed at 15% for individuals. The regulatory framework is still maturing.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 35/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--europe|europe]] |
| Currency | [[entity--eur|EUR]] |
| Adoption Rank | #38 |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 15% on crypto capital gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 22% corporate tax on crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | Taxed as business income |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as income at applicable rates |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as income upon receipt |

Greece taxes crypto capital gains at 15% for individuals. Corporate crypto income is taxed at the standard 22% rate. Tax administration capacity for crypto is still developing.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--hcmc|HCMC]] |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $20,000 - $120,000 |
| Timeline | 4-12 months |

HCMC oversees MiCA CASP authorization in Greece. The regulatory framework is developing alongside MiCA implementation.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| [[concept--fatf|FATF]] Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.16/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Climate | temperate |
| Infrastructure | good |

Greece has legal crypto mining with moderate electricity costs and a growing renewable energy share. Infrastructure supports mining but is not top-tier.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 50/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

HCMC has issued consumer warnings about crypto risks. Enforcement capacity is still developing.

## CBDC Status: unknown

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [HCMC](https://www.hcmc.gr)