The 2026 Digital Asset Compliance Masterclass – Module IV: The 2026 Compliance Standard – KYC, CARF and Beyond

By mid-2026, compliance has evolved beyond AML; it is now inextricably linked to tax transparency. With the global rollout of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and the EU’s DAC8, your KYC data has become a critical tax reporting tool. For the first time, CASPs are required to automatically report user transaction data to tax authorities. 

In this final installment of the Masterclass series, we examine the “New Standard.” We look at how “Know Your Customer” has transitioned into “Know Your Customer’s Tax Status” and explore the significant implications this has for data privacy, onboarding flows, and long-term reporting obligations. 

In this session we will explore: 

➤CARF & DAC8 Implementation: Understanding the mandatory requirements for collecting Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) and residency self-certifications during onboarding. 

➤Automatic Information Exchange: How the 2026 data collection window feeds the first global reporting cycle scheduled for 2027. 

➤The Privacy Conflict: Navigating the tension between the “Right to be Forgotten” and the five-year data retention mandates required for tax and AML compliance. 

➤Perpetual KYC (pKYC): Moving away from periodic reviews toward real-time data maintenance to ensure transaction reporting remains accurate and defensible. 

Who Should Attend: 

➤Compliance Managers overseeing the expansion of KYC onboarding flows and data collection. 

➤Data Protection Officers (DPOs) managing the privacy and consent implications of international tax reporting. 

➤Tax & Finance Leads responsible for annual reporting obligations to HMRC and EU National Competent Authorities (NCAs). 

– Access to Resources 

All registrants for this Masterclass session will receive: 

➤A recording of the session. 

➤Complimentary access to ViCA, including 20 free queries, to support your ongoing research into CARF, DAC8, and the evolving KYC standards. No subscription or payment required.