Crypto-assets began as a promise of freedom. Today, however, they sit at the centre of the most ambitious European regulatory effort in the digital economy. And if there is someone who can explain what this transition really means—without fear and with absolute clarity—it is Daniele Majorana, who will be speaking at the 9th Cyprus International Tax Conference.
Daniele Majorana, a chartered accountant and independent scholar specialising in international and EU tax law, the taxation of the digital economy and the governance of emerging technologies, has spent three decades operating precisely at the point where theory meets practice. With a “hybrid” career combining professional experience, academic research and active involvement in policy dialogue, he has a clear goal: to bridge the world of law with the world of technology—without losing sight of the rule of law along the way.
His presentation, entitled “DAC8: EU Crypto-Asset Reporting – Framework, Obligations, and Strategic Implications,” is one of those sessions that makes you think: “Something has fundamentally changed.” DAC8 introduces mandatory, EU-wide reporting of crypto-asset transactions and requires crypto-asset service providers (CASPs)—including non-EU players—to identify users, monitor transactions and share data with tax authorities. In simple terms? Crypto is moving from the “wild west” into a fully structured compliance framework.
Daniele Majorana does not stop at outlining what the law requires. He places DAC8 within the wider regulatory puzzle, explaining how it connects with MiCA, AML/KYC frameworks, CRS and CARF. The result is a unified digital compliance system that increases operational demands for fintechs, exchanges and custodians—while at the same time creating new opportunities for those who adapt early.
And this is where Cyprus enters the picture. The requirement for non-EU CASPs to register under DAC8 opens a window of strategic opportunity: Cyprus can position itself as a compliance and RegTech hub, attracting high-quality activity in the digital financial services space—provided it invests in the right supervisory infrastructure.
At a conference dedicated to reform, regulation and the new global tax order, Daniele Majorana’s contribution stands out because he does not speak only about rules. He speaks about direction. About how taxation adapts in a world where technology is moving faster than ever—and how compliance can be transformed from a burden into a competitive advantage.
The message is clear and timely: crypto is no longer at the margins of taxation. It is at the centre of the conversation. And those who understand the new framework early will be the ones to take the lead in the new era of digital taxation.
9th Cyprus International Tax Conference
The 9th Cyprus International Tax Conference – Cyprus Tax Reform 2026: Implementation, Impact & Positioning in a Changing Global Tax Landscape has become a landmark event for the wider tax community, bringing together leading professionals, regulators, academics and advisors from Cyprus and abroad. The conference will take place on 10 February 2026 in Nicosia and will focus on current reforms, the evolving global tax order and the impact of technological developments on how we understand and practise taxation.
Information
Supporters:
Baker Tilly South East Europe, Deloitte, EY Cyprus, KPMG, PwC Cyprus, STI Taxand
With the support of:
Association of Cyprus Banks, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Cyprus Bar Association, CFA Society Cyprus, Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF), Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA), Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Cyprus), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC)
Organiser:
IMH
For more information and registrations, contact IMH:
Telephone: 22505555
Email: events@imhbusiness.com
