Crypto Transparency Becomes Mandatory: Preparing for UK CARF Reporting in 2026

Crypto is moving into the era of mandatory transparency. The UK’s adoption of the OECD Cryptoasset Reporting Framework in 2026 will require in-scope firms to collect, validate, and report new datasets, introducing operational lift and a very different level of scrutiny across cryptoasset activity.

This session explores what CARF will demand in practice, how it will reshape KYC and transaction monitoring expectations, and how banks can manage crypto risk in a way that is targeted and proportionate, rather than defaulting to blanket de-risking.

Agenda:

1. What CARF is and what changes for UK firms in 2026

2. The data firms will need to collect, validate, and report

3. How CARF will shift KYC, transaction monitoring, and source-of-funds review

4. Operating strategies to manage crypto risk without indiscriminate de-risking

5. Q&A and practical readiness actions