MiCA and DAC8: Spain's Path to Crypto Regulation by 2026

gas_fee_therapist · 2026-01-13T09:02:30+00:00

Spain will implement key EU regulations on cryptocurrencies by 2026, starting with DAC8 in January that mandates comprehensive reporting from crypto exchanges. MiCA follows in July, establishing licensing and standards for crypto service providers, emphasizing consumer protection and compliance.

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2026-01-13 09:02:30

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European oversight of cryptocurrencies is taking concrete shape. Spain will fully implement two key European Union regulatory frameworks by 2026, which will sustainably shape the business environment for digital assets.

DAC8 to commence information exchange from January 2026

The Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8) will come into force on January 1, 2026, and requires crypto exchanges to provide comprehensive reporting. Specifically, trading platforms must transmit all user transactions, account balances, and capital flows to the relevant EU financial authorities. This automated reporting obligation closes a significant gap in combating tax evasion and money laundering in the crypto sector.

MiCA sets new standards for crypto service providers

Six months later, on July 1, 2026, the EU Regulation on Markets for Crypto-Assets (MiCA) will fully take effect. To continue operating, all crypto service providers—from exchanges and wallet providers to lending platforms—must have completed the necessary regulatory licensing by then. MiCA establishes uniform minimum standards for consumer protection, capital requirements, and operational security.

Combined impact on the market

The parallel implementation of both frameworks in Spain signals the European determination to integrate the crypto market into the regulatory financial system. Companies operating in Spain or across the entire EU must already prepare compliance measures to meet these transition deadlines.

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