French tax authorities may disclose information about cryptocurrency owners
A French tax officer, Halyna S., has been detained on suspicion of disclosing personal data of cryptocurrency owners. Her responsibilities included creating profiles of crypto owners, which indicates a possible abuse of access to confidential databases. French tax authorities are now planning to strengthen control over cryptocurrency ownership by requiring more reporting from citizens, which is causing concern among crypto investors.
The importance of this case is increasing against the backdrop of recent incidents of crime related to cryptocurrencies in France, where the organization of attacks on crypto asset owners has intensified. Preliminary data indicate that Halyna may have not only disclosed information about public crypto experts but also compromised the personal data of private owners, such as information about their location and capital investments.
Against the background of this scandal, there is a possibility that French tax authorities will actively prepare new draft laws on the taxation of cryptocurrency ownership, which will require the submission of asset declarations exceeding certain thresholds. This will lead to the creation of a database that links personal information with assets, keeping many cryptocurrency owners on edge.
