Yeliz Akmaca 
Starting January 1, 2026, the United Kingdom will implement a significant change regarding crypto asset transactions. All crypto companies operating in the country will be required to fully monitor user information and transactions. They will collect detailed data for each transaction and report this information to tax authorities annually.
The United Kingdom to Collect Data
With the new regulation, HMRC imposes a clear obligation on crypto companies. Companies must collect individual users’ full names, dates of birth, home addresses, and tax identification numbers. For corporate users, business names, addresses, and company registration numbers are required.
Companies must record all transactions, including wallet-to-wallet transfers. They must log the type of crypto asset, the amount, the type of transaction, and the date for each transaction. These data must be reported directly to HMRC every year. The first report, covering transactions from 2026, must be submitted by May 31, 2027. Companies failing to comply may face fines of up to £300 per user.
Transparency and Tax Compliance
Officials aim to protect consumer rights and strengthen financial order with the regulation. The government also seeks to prevent tax evasion and align with the MiCA regulations in Europe. HMRC recommends that firms begin preparations immediately.
Mark Aruliah, EMEA Regional Director at Elliptic, called this move an inevitable development. According to him, the crypto industry must adapt to such legal frameworks. Aruliah stated, “Clear rules will expand reporting services. This will also increase trust in the market.”
He noted that smaller enterprises might be more affected by this obligation. However, he emphasized that every step toward transparency is both inevitable and overdue. “These obligations align with the general reporting systems in the financial world,” he said. With this move, the government aims to bring transparency not only to cross-border transactions but also to all transactions within the UK. This approach goes beyond global alignment and directly impacts the domestic market.
Crypto Sector Faces Extensive Oversight
The new regulation brings the crypto sector closer to the traditional financial system. Each company will now maintain detailed transaction records. The government aims to both protect users and boost tax revenues. Therefore, crypto companies should establish the necessary technical and legal infrastructure without waiting for 2026. This new system marks an important step for tax compliance in the United Kingdom. The enforcement follows the Coinbase data breach.
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