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Short answer: Bounty rewards are generally taxable in Belgium miscellaneous income (33% or depending on the circumstances as professional income taxed at progressive rates up to 50%. The tax authorities mainly look at the frequency of the activities, the professional nature, the expertise involved, the level of organization, and the profit motive. For crypto bounty rewards, the later tax treatment of the received crypto assets is also relevant. Concept Explanation Bug bounty Reward for...

On 31 December 2025, an important snapshot moment for crypto-assets is expected to apply in the context of the new Belgian capital gains tax. Although the legislation has not yet been definitively adopted at the time of writing, the preparatory parliamentary works indicate that this date will retroactively function as the reference price (the so-called “snapshot moment”) for existing crypto positions, making it advisable to already gather the necessary documentation and valuation data. We...

Buying Crypto in Belgium: On-Chain, via an Exchange or via a Bank (Bolero) – Does It Make a Tax Difference? On 16 February 2026, Bolero became the first Belgian bank to launch a platform allowing retail investors to invest directly in crypto-assets, currently limited to bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH). This launch fits within a broader European trend: crypto is increasingly being offered through traditional banks and within a clearer regulatory and supervisory framework. Following this launch,...