X @Ignas | DeFi

Regulatory Landscape - From January 1, 2026, EU crypto exchanges and non-EU platforms serving EU clients must share transaction details with local tax authorities under DAC8 [1] - DAC8 requires exchanges (RCASPs) to report trades, transfers, wallet movements, and values [1] - CARF adds global alignment, user tax IDs, residence, transaction type, fair-value, and even wallet transfers to disclosure requirements [1] - EU regulators could classify any identifiable operator, dev team, or front-end providing access to DeFi protocols as a CASP/RCASP, requiring reporting [3] DeFi Implications - Fully decentralized DeFi protocols (just code, no operator) cannot file CASP/DAC8 reports, meaning they can't share user information with the government [2] - DeFi is maturing into on-chain finance, but regulators will likely focus on the central authority often embodied by 'Labs' or 'Foundations' [2] Transparency and Compliance - The industry is moving towards full transparency, requiring individuals to ensure their tax documents are in order [2]