Spain to Adopt MiCA and DAC8 Crypto Rules in 2026
Spain has confirmed it will bring the Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) framework and the DAC8 crypto tax-reporting rules into national law in 2026. MiCA establishes new licensing, capital and consumer‑protection requirements for crypto-asset service providers, while DAC8 expands tax-reporting and information-exchange obligations for platforms, custodians and other intermediaries.
The dual implementation signals stronger regulatory oversight and greater tax transparency for the Spanish crypto sector. Firms operating in Spain should expect higher compliance costs, stricter onboarding and reporting processes, and closer interaction with tax authorities. For users, the move aims to improve consumer protections and reduce tax evasion, though it may also prompt some providers to adjust services or relocate operations to manage the new obligations.