A radical transformation in cryptocurrency regulation is on the horizon! Starting January 1, 2026, the
#DAC8 Directive issued by the European Union will come into effect, establishing unprecedented tax transparency for digital assets across all 27 member states.
Under these new rules, cryptocurrency trading platforms and service providers are required to report detailed transaction data and user identities directly to tax authorities. This "cryptocurrency tax tracking" mimics traditional banking oversight, closing loopholes that enable tax evasion.
For users, this is of utmost importance: aut