France's National Assembly has adopted a controversial wealth tax amendment that, for the first time, explicitly targets cryptocurrency holdings, triggering criticism from industry experts who warn the measure could penalize innovation and drive talent abroad. Amendment No. I-3379 to France's 2026 Finance Bill, passed by a narrow 163-150 vote last Friday, adds digital assets under Article L.54-10-1 of France's Monetary and Financial Code to a new "unproductive wealth" tax base alongside gold, yachts, and ...