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CARF Rollout Begins as 48 Countries Start Collecting Crypto Tax Data
A major shift in cryptocurrency tax transparency began on January 1, 2026, as 48 countries initiated data collection under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). Developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), CARF establishes standardized international reporting rules to close tax compliance gaps in digital assets. Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers (RCASPs), including centralized exchanges, certain decentralized platforms, crypto ATMs, and brokers, must now collect detailed user information such as purchase prices, sale amounts, and tax residency details. The first wave ... (full story)