On December 11, Italian politicians said on Tuesday that they will cut the increase in cryptocurrency capital gains tax. According to the 2025 budget, which will be approved by parliament at the end of December, the Ministry of Finance intends to increase the capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin from 26% to 42%. The coalition said that this move will risk boosting the shadow economy. Political sources said that the government may even decide to keep the 26% tax rate unchanged.