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"Governments are about to get a lot tougher on crypto in 2026. A new coordinated system is coming into place that could change how you trade, store, and even think about your coins.
Whether it’s tax reporting traps or identity-linked exchanges, the rules are about to shift in ways most retail investors aren’t ready for. In this video, we break down exactly what’s coming, how it’ll affect the crypto markets, and where opportunities might present themselves."
~ Coin Bureau
The video details an impending global regulatory crackdown on the crypto market, suggesting 2026 will be a difficult year as governments worldwide implement stricter rules. Specifically, the UK and EU are adopting major frameworks like the OECD's Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and the EU's DAC8, which will force centralized exchanges to collect and report extensive user identity and transaction data to tax authorities, with reporting starting in 2026 and international data swaps beginning in 2027.
In the US, the market is dealing with "Operation Choke Point 2.0," involving banks closing accounts for crypto-related businesses, alongside new IRS requirements for exchanges to report customer sales data starting in 2026. This comprehensive global effort to monitor and regulate crypto is expected to create a market split, pushing users and liquidity towards self-custody and decentralized exchanges (DEXs), which stand to gain market share as they offer a more private alternative, even though privacy coins and related tools may face increased scrutiny and platform delistings.
0:00 Intro
0:54 The UK
3:23 The EU
7:07 The US
11:01 The Global Tax Net
14:29 Broader Crypto Market Impact
Source - Coin Bureau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmBN6Fp2jEE
Disclaimer: This video is provided for informational purposes only, and not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other advice.
