Significant changes in global crypto regulation starting January 1, 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, important changes in crypto regulation take effect worldwide. The European Union has introduced a tax reporting directive requiring crypto exchanges and other intermediaries to provide detailed user and transaction data to national tax authorities. In the United Kingdom, crypto exchanges have begun mandatory full reporting of users and their transactions to tax authorities.
At the same time, Uzbekistan has adopted a special legal framework allowing the use of stablecoins as a means of payment. Turkmenistan implemented the “Virtual Assets” law that legalizes mining activities, crypto exchanges, and exchange services.
These legislative updates reflect growing government attention to regulating the cryptocurrency market and foster the development of the regulatory framework for digital assets. Similar initiatives are expected to spread further to other countries.
