Effective January 1, 2026, Canada will implement the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), extending the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) into the digital-asset ecosystem. CARF complements CRS 2.0, which governs traditional financial accounts and e-money products, by establishing a standardized framework for reporting cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, NFTs, and certain DeFi positions.  Canadian Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers […]

Starting on January 1, 2026, Finland will implement the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) through the EU’s DAC8 directive. This new requirement obliges all licensed crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to report user transactions to the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero), covering both Finnish and foreign clients. Annual reporting begins in 2027, with cross-border information exchange following […]

France is entering a transformative era for crypto-asset taxation with the adoption of the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), transposed into domestic law through the EU’s DAC8 framework and Decree n° 2025169 of 21 February 2025. This framework positions France among early European adopters of automated cross-border crypto reporting, with first reporting obligations set for 2027.  […]

In Argentina, cryptocurrency is not just a trend; it’s a financial lifeline. With inflation soaring above 50% annually as of October 2025, millions of Argentinians are turning to digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as a hedge against the country’s economic instability. As a result, over 10 million people now hold crypto accounts; nearly a […]

A Transformative Era in German Crypto Taxation As of October 21, 2025, Germany is entering a transformative era in cryptocurrency taxation with the rollout of the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), implemented through the EU’s DAC8 Directive. This reflects Germany’s commitment to strengthening crypto tax transparency by 2027, transitioning the country from voluntary self-reporting to […]

In September 2025, India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) confirmed its alignment with the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), signaling a major step in monitoring offshore cryptocurrency holdings. Announced during G20 discussions in Johannesburg on September 2, 2025, this decision places India among 67 jurisdictions pledging CARF implementation by 2028, with domestic enforcement set […]

Japan has been a pioneer in crypto taxation, implementing rules to tax crypto gains and enforce reporting for both individuals and institutions. With the global adoption of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and the upcoming CRS 2.0 requirements, Japanese authorities have further strengthened compliance measures, aligning domestic obligations with international standards. This ensures transparency, cross-border […]

Introduction  Starting January 1, 2026, crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) will face a transformative shift under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and CRS 2.0. Unlike the original CRS, which focused solely on banks and traditional financial accounts, CARF expands the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) framework into the world of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, NFTs, […]