EU’s DAC8 crypto tax rules start on 1 January 2026, full compliance due by 1 July 2026

Adopted by the Council of the EU in October 2023, DAC8 will require crypto platforms to begin reporting user and transaction data to national tax authorities on 1 January 2026, with full compliance due by 1 July 2026. The framework covers EU CASPs and non‑EU providers serving EU residents, excludes CBDCs and certain e‑money tokens, and enables automatic data sharing among member states.