Regulations

Highlights: Lithuania warns crypto firms to get licenses before the end of the year. Only a few crypto companies have applied for the required licenses. Authorities say all client funds must be returned before closing services. Lithuania has issued a […]

Highlights: Spain sets 2026 deadline for full enforcement of MiCA and DAC8 crypto rules.  More than 60 crypto firms must obtain MiCA licenses to operate legally. DAC8 mandates detailed reporting of all crypto transactions to Spanish tax authorities. Spain is […]

Highlights: Russia allows limited crypto access for all, keeping strict rules to reduce risks. Non-qualified investors face yearly limits, risk tests, and must buy through one platform. Qualified investors get wider access, but anonymous and privacy-focused cryptocurrencies remain banned. Russia’s […]

Highlights: Lawmakers ask IRS to review crypto staking tax rules before 2026. They propose taxing staking rewards only once to reduce challenges. Industry leaders support fair taxation to maintain U.S. crypto leadership. A group of 18 bipartisan US House lawmakers […]

Highlights: Bybit returns to the UK after two years and now offers 100 crypto pairs. The exchange partners with Archax to follow rules and restart operations safely. Bybit rebounds from $1.46 billion hack, now managing over $6.2 billion in assets. […]

Highlights: SEC has eased cryptocurrency enforcement while stock and bond markets remain largely unchanged. Nearly 60% of crypto-related cases were dismissed or placed on hold since January. Trump-linked crypto projects, including memecoin and American Bitcoin, gained attention this year. The […]

Highlights: The United Kingdom plans a clear plan to bring the crypto industry under full regulation. From October 2027, crypto companies will follow existing finance laws and face FCA oversight. About 12 percent of United Kingdom adults currently own crypto […]

Highlights: Pakistan gave early clearance to Binance and HTX to operate locally. Certificates allow both exchanges to set up branches and prepare full applications. PVARA pushes crypto as long-term infrastructure, emphasizing AML compliance and a trusted system. Pakistan signaled a […]

Highlights: Belarus has blocked several major cryptocurrency exchanges, stopping local users from trading. Some exchanges became temporarily accessible, but Binance was not blocked. Authorities created a wallet register to prevent illegal crypto activity in the country. Belarusian authorities have blocked […]

Highlights: CFTC has expanded its engagement as leaders from crypto and finance join talks on new market rules. The agency will advance new oversight work through the CEO Innovation Council as policy activity rises. The leadership shift moves forward as […]

Highlights: The Euro-stablecoin market recovered strongly as MiCA rules improved confidence and reporting clarity. EURS, EURC, and EURCV drove major growth with rising usage and expanding supply. Public interest climbed sharply which helping compliant tokens gain trust and stronger market […]

Highlights: SEC schedules crypto privacy roundtable for December 15 after October delay. The roundtable will gather regulators, experts, and participants to discuss data protection. The session may influence early 2026 crypto oversight and privacy rule updates. The U.S. Securities and […]