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European crypto markets entered a new regulatory phase on January 1, 2026, as the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and the EU’s DAC8 came into force. These rules require crypto exchanges and custodians to report granular transaction data, tax residency, and cross-border activity to authorities. For regulated crypto-asset service providers, the change represents a structural shift rather than a simple tax update. Compliance costs are rising, smaller platforms face pressure, and institutional participation is expected to increase as regulatory clarity improves. The era of practical anonymity in European crypto markets has effectively ended.

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