2026-01-09 09:22:31

Colombia's tax authority has rolled out stricter reporting requirements for crypto exchanges and platforms. All trading platforms operating in the country must now collect and submit comprehensive transaction data to authorities—covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and other digital assets.

This move is part of a wider governmental effort to clamp down on tax evasion and enhance financial transparency. Platforms face obligations to track user information alongside detailed transaction records, giving tax officials better visibility into crypto market activity within Colombian borders.

The mandate reflects a global trend where regulators are tightening oversight of the crypto sector. For traders and users operating on these platforms, it means enhanced KYC/AML procedures and potentially increased tax documentation requirements.

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Ser_This_Is_A_Casino

· 12h ago

Haha, another country is about to start monitoring our wallets Now there's really no privacy, everything has to be reported KYC/AML regulations are so strict, what's the point of playing around Colombia has made it clear, treating exchanges like ATMs The domestic traders must be freaking out Tax authorities are really good at preventing fires, theft, and retail investors I just want to ask, can tighter regulation reduce money laundering? It feels like the whole world is tightening up, sooner or later it will be our turn Honestly, trading now feels like dancing under the government's watchful eyes

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GateUser-44a00d6c

· 01-10 05:18

Haha, another country is starting to keep a close eye on the crypto world... Colombia's approach is similar to other places, mainly demanding data transparency. --- KYC/AML procedures have been annoying for a long time; it feels like trading will become more and more complicated in the future. --- Privacy being sidelined and still having to pay taxes, I really can't understand what the government is thinking. --- But on the other hand, this doesn't really affect major platforms; it actually increases the pressure on smaller exchanges. --- That's how the crypto world is—freedom and regulation are always at odds... --- Is South America also starting to get involved? Then the whole world is basically about to get caught up. --- I predicted this a long time ago; the path of decentralization is becoming increasingly difficult.

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GweiObserver

· 01-09 09:52

Oh no, here we go again... The regulatory game is the same worldwide. Colombia now requires exchanges to report all data, which means less privacy on the chain. KYC/AML measures are becoming more and more exaggerated. It feels like sooner or later the whole world will follow suit, and how much freedom does Web3 really have left? But on the other hand, those who want to evade taxes should be regulated too. It’s just that normal users like us have to go through layers of review to make transactions. We have to fill out forms and undergo reviews—when will these rules be simplified? With Colombia leading the way, other countries will definitely follow suit. Sooner or later, all platforms will have to do the same. If this continues, decentralized exchanges will increasingly resemble banks. Then what’s the point of them? This wave of regulation is essentially governments trying to clamp down on the flow of crypto assets, under the guise of lacking transparency.

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SelfStaking

· 01-09 09:51

Here we go again, Colombia is starting to crack down KYC/AML procedures are becoming more and more complicated, can we still trade properly? Regulations are tightening... this is the norm, right? The overall trend of the world is that after a long separation, things will come together... sooner or later, taxes will be paid On-chain transparency isn't really a bad thing; anyway, the innocent have nothing to fear Another country is taking action against the crypto world, is this a move toward global unification? What privacy is left? Anyway, all the data is out there

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GateUser-3824aa38

· 01-09 09:43

Oh no, another one... Can't finish KYC/AML, can we?

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ChainWatcher

· 01-09 09:42

Huh? Another country is cracking down on strict regulation? Now players will have to honestly pay taxes. --- Colombia is also starting to target exchanges. It feels like the whole world is doing the same. --- So in the future, you need to keep good records, or it will be troublesome to investigate. --- KYC/AML processes will become more complicated again. Who can stand this? --- Transparency... actually doesn't benefit us retail investors much. --- Both taxes and reporting, it feels like playing with cryptocurrencies is becoming more restricted. --- Global regulations are tightening. It's time to adapt, everyone. --- The era of tax evasion and tax avoidance is over.

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airdrop_huntress

· 01-09 09:38

Here we go again... Colombia is starting to tighten up too. It's the same old tax story, feels like the whole world is just following suit... Really? Even stablecoins need to be reported? How am I supposed to survive like this? KYC has been upgraded again, these procedures are so annoying. South America is also starting to play the transparency game? Wake up, everyone. If this continues, where is there any privacy left to talk about... Being watched again, this time there's no escaping from the exchanges. Global profit-taking, every government wants a piece of the pie. Feels like no country can escape this disaster.

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DegenMcsleepless

· 01-09 09:24

Oh no, here we go again. Colombia has also started to crack down on exchanges, with their transparency measures. Does this mean that everyone involved in crypto now has to honestly pay taxes? That's hilarious. By the way, when will this wave of regulation end... The whole world is tightening up, and it feels like the crypto scene is becoming less and less interesting. KYC/AML are really hard to prevent; everyone has to cooperate. Eventually, the whole world will be like this; it's no longer a new thing. The cost of compliance is too high, and small retail investors are the ones who suffer the most.

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