The Slovenian Ministry of Finance has submitted a proposal to introduce a 25% tax on profits derived from cryptocurrency trading. This legislation, currently in consultation phase until May 5th, aims to bring crypto asset taxation in line with existing national regulations. If enacted, the law will be enforced on January 1st, 2026. The bill outlines that this tax applies when residents sell their cryptocurrencies for fiat currency or use them to purchase goods and services. However, cryptocurrency-to-crypto trades and transfers within a user’s own wallet remain exempt. Taxpayers are obligated to track all transactions for annual returns, with the calculation of tax based on the difference between purchase and sale prices. Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič emphasized that these measures were not aimed at revenue generation but rather at promoting fairness in the application of taxation. However, opposition lawmakers remain concerned. Lawmaker Jernej Vrtovec from New Slovenia warned about potential negative consequences including a decline in young talent and capital seeking opportunities in Slovenia.