Crypto Regulations in the EU Spark Privacy Debate

Key Insights: Crypto firms operating in the European Union started collecting tax data on January 1, 2026, under the bloc’s new DAC8 crypto regulations. The date has sparked viral posts online claiming that the EU has “ended crypto privacy. ” DAC8 introduces a structured reporting framework, but it does not instantly strip privacy from crypto users source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2026/01/08/crypto-regulations-in-the-eu-spark-privacy-debate/