MIT Tax Meets Tech Talks:
Taxation of Digital Assets Transactions - Key Issues & Developments
15 May 2026

 
 

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Join us for the second edition in a series of Tax Meets Tech Talks organised by the MIT’s Tax Technology Committee. The *MIT Tax Meets Tech Talk: Taxation of Digital Assets Transactions - Key Issues & Developments*  

More details to follow. Watch this space!

Join the discussion and network with industry peers.

 
 
 
 
 

On the agenda..

Panel Discussion: Tax Considerations for Private Clients

The rise of crypto investments has introduced new tax challenges for private clients. This panel will explore key tax considerations, including capital gains and income tax treatment of crypto assets, tax residency implications, wealth structuring strategies, and succession planning. This panel will also focus on different jurisdictional approaches to taxing crypto in the EU.

Panel Discussion: Getting taxation right – Spotlight on the Crypto industry

As digital assets continue to evolve, tax frameworks are struggling to keep pace. This panel will explore the practical challenges the crypto industry faces in ‘getting taxation right’ from the difficulty of classifying new and hybrid products to navigating fragmented and rapidly challenging compliance requirements. Speakers will share industry perspectives on cross border inconsistence in VAT and income tax matters as well the operational burden of compliance – while discussing how clearer more coordinated tax policy can support innovation without compromising transparency and accountability.

Panel Discussion: DAC8 and the Future of Crypto Tax Transparency

The EU’s DAC8 directive marks a major shift in crypto tax enforcement, introducing new reporting requirements for crypto-asset service providers. This panel will break down the scope and impact of DAC8, its interaction with the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Report Framework (CARF), and the implications for both individuals and businesses. Experts will explore how increased exchange of information will affect tax compliance, audits, and cross-border reporting, as well as strategies for adapting to this new landscape.

 
 

Date: Friday 15 May 2026
Time: 09.00 - 13.00 (event registration opens @ 8.30am)
Venue: Hyatt Regency Malta, St. Julian's
CPE hours: 3.5 hours