Why the World Needs a Unified Plan for Crypto Tax and Regulation

Crypto’s borderless nature makes it a challenge for tax administrations worldwide, enabling potential tax evasion and regulatory arbitrage. International organizations—including the IMF, UNCTAD, FATF, OECD, and G20—are calling for coordinated global policies to close loopholes, improve compliance, and enhance transparency. The FATF Travel Rule, in particular, requires VASPs to collect and share detailed sender and recipient data, but implementation faces hurdles like interoperability, data privacy, and unhosted wallet transactions. Despite these challenges, efforts continue to build a unified global framework for regulating virtual assets while balancing financial integrity with innovation.