Slovenia’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a 25% tax on personal cryptocurrency profits starting in 2026. The move comes as the country seeks to align crypto assets with traditional investments and address inconsistencies in tax treatment. The government anticipates this new legislation will generate an additional €25 million annually, closing a loophole that previously allowed individuals to profit from cryptocurrencies without paying taxes. While cryptocurrency-to-crypto exchanges remain exempt from taxation due to administrative challenges, Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič emphasized the need for equitable tax treatment across asset classes and highlighted that crypto profits have been largely untaxed. The Ministry of Finance introduced a draft law proposing this change in legislation with critics like National Assembly member Jernej Vrtovec warning that high taxes could discourage investment. Slovenian crypto user base is projected to reach 98,000 by 2025 and the market size is expected to exceed $2.8 million, highlighting significant growth in the sector.