CARF adoption is happening in phases. By 2028, when the second wave of countries begins exchanging data, the framework will cover most of the world's regulated crypto trading volume.

The Coverage Timeline

2027: First Wave Exchanging Data

The 76 jurisdictions that began collecting data in January 2026 will complete their first reports in 2027. This includes:

  • All EU member states
  • United Kingdom
  • Japan, South Korea
  • Brazil, Canada, Mexico
  • And more

2028: Second Wave Joins

27 additional jurisdictions begin exchanging data, including major crypto hubs:

  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong
  • Switzerland
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Turkey

2029: United States Joins

The world's largest crypto market completes the picture.

What "Most Volume" Means

When we talk about coverage, we're referring to regulated, centralized trading. This includes:

  • Major global exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc.)
  • Regional exchanges operating in participating jurisdictions
  • Custody services and brokers

By 2028, users trading on any compliant exchange in a committed jurisdiction will have their activity reported.

What Remains Outside

Some activity will still fall outside CARF:

  • Decentralized exchanges (no reporting entity)
  • Peer-to-peer transactions
  • Exchanges in non-committed jurisdictions
  • Self-custody holdings (no transactions to report)

The End of Crypto Tax Opacity

For over a decade, crypto existed in a gray zone for tax reporting. Unlike bank accounts and brokerage accounts, crypto holdings weren't automatically reported to tax authorities.

That era is ending. By 2028, the infrastructure for global crypto tax transparency will be largely complete. Using regulated exchanges anywhere in the world will leave a trail visible to tax authorities.

What This Means for You

  • If you use regulated exchanges: your activity is or will be reported
  • If you haven't been reporting: the risk of detection increases each year
  • If you've been compliant: continue as you have been

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