🇪🇺 European Union MiCA Fully In Force

The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) the world’s first comprehensive digital asset legal regime is being fully implemented, standardizing licensing, operational and transparency duties for European crypto firms.

DAC8 reporting, New crypto tax reporting rules for service providers took effect on Jan 1, 2026, boosting cross-border tax transparency.

Recently the EU proposed a ban on crypto transactions tied to Russian entities as part of sanctions policy.

Takeaway, The EU continues tightening rules on exchanges, custodians, stablecoins and tax reporting aiming for strong investor protection.