2026-01-05 08:21:50

This year is indeed different. The activity space of funds is quietly shrinking.

Many people haven't realized that the rules of the game have already changed. Starting from January 2026, the crypto asset reporting framework (CARF) led by the OECD will be officially implemented in 48 countries and regions. This is not just a bluff—it's a tangible systemic change.

In other words, cross-border crypto funds are beginning to be "illuminated." Exchanges, asset custodians, and even some on-chain activities will be included in the reporting scope. The era of funds flowing freely across global markets may need to be redefined.

For the crypto market, this is both pressure and opportunity. In the short term, it may impact some non-compliant trading models, but in the long term, it could promote the industry toward a more mature and transparent direction. The long-term prospects of mainstream assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum may become clearer—policy clarity often reduces risk premiums.

In any case, the crypto market in 2026 is destined to have a new rhythm. Understanding these changes in advance is much more proactive than passive response.

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ImpermanentSage

· 01-08 06:31

Oh, now things are really going to be standardized. The gray market players should be trembling. --- Once CARF is implemented, small coins might be doomed. It's safer to stick with BTC. --- Did the game rules change? I saw it coming a long time ago. I was adjusting my positions last year. --- Illuminating the flow of funds indeed makes things different. Arbitrage will be difficult in the future. --- Transparency is not friendly to big players. Will liquidity drop significantly? --- So, holding a steady position is the way to go. The era of fishing in troubled waters is truly over. --- 48 countries acting together—this move is really fierce. I bet five bucks someone will run.

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OldLeekNewSickle

· 01-05 08:51

Well... the capital activity space is shrinking. To put it simply, it's time to change the tricks for cutting leeks. Another new rule this year, and this time it's CARF to "illuminate" us. But I see through it; mainstream coins are actually stable, and those shady projects should be the ones panicking. 2026 will indeed change the rhythm. Those who plan ahead and those who passively wait to die will have completely different outcomes. Regulation is coming, but it's actually a good opportunity to filter out quality assets. Just for your reference, everyone. Everyone says transparency is a good thing, but I just want to see who can still wash white later. How capital flows doesn't matter; what's important is knowing the rule changes in advance. That's the real entry point. CARF landing? The old leeks have long been mentally prepared.

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ApeEscapeArtist

· 01-05 08:51

Oh no, another wave of regulation is coming, and this time it's not looking good. Wait, can CARF really suppress these gray-market activities? I have my doubts... So those who got in early are secretly celebrating.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 01-05 08:48

It's already 2026, still thinking about free flow haha, regulation will come sooner or later. --- CARF landing is just landing, anyway big players have already run away. --- Transparency is actually good for us retail investors, at least fewer being cut. --- Wait, what about those gray transactions? Can they really all be "illuminated"? --- Rules can be changed, adapt and move on. Instead of fussing, better to buy the dip. --- Haha, the old free flow was really enjoyable, but now we have to be honest. --- Mainstream coins are definitely safer, and altcoins are even more risky now. --- By 2026, there will probably be a big adjustment. Stockpiling stablecoins in advance won't be a loss.

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TokenVelocity

· 01-05 08:27

I wish I had known earlier, the gray areas are getting smaller and compliance is the way to go. --- With the release of CARF, many people need to change their mindset, but isn't it actually a positive for Bitcoin and altcoins? --- The shrinking space for capital flow is a reality, but that's also quite good. The era of bad money driving out good money should come to an end. --- The game rules will change in 2026, so it's not too late for those who haven't jumped in yet to wake up now. --- Speaking of which, once transparency truly arrives, could it actually be a signal for institutions to enter the market? --- It seems that regulation is coming, and those wild, unregulated methods might really be coming to an end. --- So, we still have about a year or more. How should we plan our strategies, everyone?

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