CARF Goes Live: 48 Countries Begin Collecting Crypto Data
January 2026 marks the start of automatic crypto-asset tax reporting. Data collection has begun in the first wave of jurisdictions.
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Key dates and jurisdictions joining the global framework.
CARF Goes Live in 48 Countries
First wave jurisdictions begin collecting crypto transaction data for automatic exchange.
Wave 1Second Wave: 27 Countries Join CARF in 2027
Singapore, Switzerland, UAE and more will begin data collection next year.
Wave 2Switzerland Delays CARF to 2027
Swiss Federal Council postpones implementation by one year. First exchange now in 2028.
SwitzerlandUnited States to Join CARF in 2029
The world's largest crypto market will begin international data exchanges in 2029.
USACountries Not Yet Committed to CARF
Argentina, Australia, El Salvador, India and others remain outside the framework.
GlobalBy 2028: Most Crypto Trading Under Reporting
When second-wave countries join, the vast majority of regulated activity will be covered.
ForecastCompliance & Requirements
What CASPs and users need to know about reporting obligations.
Self-Custody Wallets: What Gets Reported
Transfers to Ledger, MetaMask and other external wallets are now tracked under DAC8.
DAC8Germany's KStTG Law: First Reports Due July 2027
German CASPs must submit their first CARF reports by July 31, 2027.
GermanyDAC8 Penalties: What Non-Compliance Costs
EU member states are setting penalty frameworks for CARF violations.
EnforcementRegional Coverage
CARF implementation across Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Americas and UK.
Japan Leads Asia in CARF Implementation
Japan joins Wave 1, becoming one of the first Asian countries to adopt global crypto reporting.
Asia-PacificSingapore and Hong Kong Join CARF in 2027
Asia's two major crypto hubs prepare for data collection starting January 2027.
Asia-PacificUAE and Dubai Join CARF in 2027
The Middle East's crypto hub commits to global tax transparency framework.
Middle EastBrazil Leads Latin America in CARF
The largest Latin American crypto market joins Wave 1 with existing reporting infrastructure.
Latin AmericaUK Implements CARF Independently Post-Brexit
Britain adopts CARF separately from EU's DAC8. Key differences for UK-based platforms.
United KingdomAnalysis
In-depth coverage of CARF's impact and limitations.
The DeFi Gap: Why DEXs Escape CARF
Decentralized exchanges like Uniswap aren't covered by CARF. How long will this last?
DeFiEU Projects DAC8 Could Generate Billions in Tax Revenue
The European Commission estimates significant additional revenue from crypto reporting.
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