2026-01-01 13:23:23

Heads up: A major compliance wave is coming for crypto platforms and users. The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) kicks in on January 1, 2026, and it's going to shake things up across 48 jurisdictions—including the UK and most of Europe.

What does this mean? Crypto exchanges, custodians, and other digital asset service providers will need to implement automated reporting systems. Users should expect increased transparency requirements around their transactions and holdings.

If you're active in crypto or running a platform, now's the time to get your house in order. The regulatory landscape is tightening, and staying ahead of compliance isn't optional anymore.

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AirdropCollector

· 11h ago

Here comes the trouble again, CARF is coming in 2026, 48 jurisdictions have all agreed to target us, Europe won't escape --- Wait, now privacy is really gone, exchanges must report to the system, every transaction is transparent --- Someone should have warned us earlier, and now you're only mentioning 2026? Wake up, everyone, delaying compliance is no longer an option --- The entire Europe will have to report automatically, it feels like wallets are no longer safe, wtf --- It's not the first regulatory storm, but this time it seems different, with mandatory system integration --- Honestly, I had a premonition long ago, and if we don't act now, it'll be too late. Get your house in order is no joke --- 48 regions acting together, this protocol is serious, haven't seen such a large-scale effort before --- Exchanges must be under immense pressure, automatic reporting systems will require spending money on upgrades

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MetaMuskRat

· 11h ago

Nah, not doing this compliance theater again, every year the same story with a different acronym. --- 2026 is coming again, since we can't avoid it, just go ahead. --- Wait, so I have to report all my holdings? Then what's the point of playing? --- Lol, it's those Europeans again, always liking to regulate this and that. --- I've been prepared for a long time, what's there to fear about compliance? --- If this CARF really gets implemented, the small exchanges might have to run away. --- Alright, get it done early and settle down sooner, it's better than being constantly investigated. --- Transparent? Sure, I haven't done anything shameful anyway.

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GasFeeLover

· 11h ago

Here it comes again, by 2026 there will be a crash-style compliance, really annoying --- Now exchanges have to obediently install automatic reporting systems, privacy is really disappearing more and more --- I knew it would be like this all along, let's see who still dares to mess around --- 48 jurisdictions coming together, this time there's really no escape --- Platforms that prepared early probably won't have much pressure now, just worried some small exchanges will panic --- With so many transparency requirements, how can retail investors survive --- Wait, does this mean I have to report all my holdings? Kinda annoying --- Here's the problem, what about small wallet users, do they have to report themselves too --- All major exchanges should be working overtime now

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ForkYouPayMe

· 11h ago

Urgently rectify before 2026, or you will really be investigated --- Another wave of regulation? I think someone is going to have a headache --- Transparency requirements are dead, privacy is gone? --- 48 jurisdictions acting simultaneously, this move is indeed fierce --- What exactly is CARF, and why didn't they tell us earlier? --- The platform must be going crazy now, how much does system overhaul cost? --- The苦笑 of compliance, non-compliance is even more苦 --- I just want to know if ordinary retail investors will be affected --- Europe is tightening up, will the US be far behind? --- It should have come long ago, only then can scammers be cracked down

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StablecoinGuardian

· 11h ago

Regulation is coming again. Starting next year, 48 jurisdictions will need to report, and there's no way to hide from it. Privacy is gone... But then again, this trend has been obvious for a while. Compliant exchanges have probably already started preparing. It doesn't take effect until 2026? Feels far off, but this time it seems serious. A lot of small trading income will be wiped out. Who will cover the technical costs? Hey, why is everyone benchmarking against Europe? What about other regions? But on the other hand, maybe it's time to clean up your own accounts...

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DegenWhisperer

· 11h ago

Regulations are coming again, really annoying, but I have to be honest, this time it seems to be real.

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GateUser-ccc36bc5

· 11h ago

Tax audits will start again in 2026, it was long overdue. --- Exchanges should get busy, automated tax reporting systems are coming. --- Transparency requirements are increasing, the crypto industry needs to wake up. --- Compliance costs are rising again, retail investors may be discouraged. --- 48 regions are acting together, this time it's serious. --- If we don't regulate now, fines will be imposed next year. Address it early. --- Europe is drafting new regulations, the US should be soon as well.

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