Headline: Dutch Tax Official Resigns Over Credentials Scandal, but Controversial Wealth Tax Bill Advances

In a significant political development, Nathalie van Berkel, the Dutch State Secretary of Finance, has resigned following revelations that she falsified her educational credentials. Van Berkel had been a key proponent of a highly contentious proposal to introduce a 36% tax on unrealized capital gains.$BTC

Despite her departure, the proposed tax legislation continues to move through the parliamentary process. The Dutch Senate is scheduled to vote on the bill on March 15, even as opposition mounts. Over 35,000 citizens have signed a petition against the measure, reflecting widespread public concern.

If passed, the tax is slated to take effect on January 1, 2028, and would apply to holdings of stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies—requiring investors to pay tax on paper gains even if the assets have not been sold.