French Committee Greenlights Stablecoin Swap Tax and Crypto Exit Levy, Then Shoots Down 2027 Budget

A French National Assembly committee passed amendments imposing taxes on stablecoin swaps and crypto exits by wealthy holders, signaling a aggressive move to tax digital asset transactions.

The vote came just before the committee rejected the revenue portion of the 2027 budget, highlighting the clash between fiscal ambitions for crypto revenue and political pushback against new levies.