PayPal Europe Pauses Bitcoin Purchases Over CARF Tax Rules

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PayPal Europe has paused Bitcoin purchases to comply with the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) tax rules. Crypto Briefing reported that the suspension is a regulatory compliance measure intended to ensure robust reporting systems are in place as global crypto tax regulations become more stringent.

PYPL closed at $52.6 on September 24, 2026, with a session high of $52.67 and a low of $51.84. The temporary freeze, specifically affecting users in Luxembourg, allows the company to build the necessary infrastructure to collect tax-residency data required by the OECD framework, while existing holders retain the ability to sell or manage their positions.