Crypto Regulation News: Laws and Policies

Japan, one of the first countries to legally define and regulate cryptocurrency, is preparing for a major overhaul of its regulatory system. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering legislative amendments that would

Controversy surrounding the sentencing materials for entrepreneur Do Kwon, founder of the Terra project, has intensified following the publication of key portions of a memorandum that sheds light on his actions and intentions.

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Lee Yeok-won announced a comprehensive crackdown on cryptocurrency-related money laundering. This announcement marked a significant step in regulating the country's

Belarus now maintains a registry of cryptocurrency wallets used to launder criminal proceeds. A high-ranking official in Minsk announced this, emphasizing the importance of this measure in combating financial crime.

British users of major cryptocurrency exchanges will ring in the New Year with new rules regarding transaction data collection. From January 1, 2026, UK authorities will begin an aggressive crackdown on tax evasion in the

Switzerland has decided to postpone the implementation of rules regarding the automatic exchange of crypto account information with foreign tax authorities until 2027. This decision follows ongoing discussions regarding which

Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has asked a US court to limit his prison sentence to five years after being found guilty of fraud related to the collapse of the $40 billion Terra-Luna ecosystem. This move marks the latest chapter

Vietnam is actively tightening controls on unregulated cryptocurrency activity. The country's Ministry of Finance has published a new draft decree proposing fines for individuals and legal entities trading digital assets on

The Japanese government and its ruling coalition have announced their intention to introduce a flat 20% tax on income from cryptocurrency transactions, starting in 2026. This decision is part of a comprehensive overhaul of the

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) took a major step toward integrating cryptocurrency into the traditional banking system by publishing Interpretive Letter No. 1186. This document confirms that banks are

In recent years, Japan has been actively developing the cryptocurrency market, but recent events have forced the government to reconsider its approach to regulating this sector. In response to growing risks related to security

With the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, global banking regulators have begun to reconsider their approaches to regulating this rapidly developing industry. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision,

The National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMMC) announced that it will not seek to become the regulator of the cryptocurrency market in Ukraine. This decision follows the exclusion of the NSSMMC from the latest

In recent years, Ukraine has been actively working to legalize cryptocurrencies and create a legal framework for their use. Danylo Hetmantsev, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy,

Republican lawmakers on the U.S. House Financial Services Committee and Subcommittee on Oversight released a final report outlining a problem they called "digital asset denial of service." The document alleges that the

Hong Kong is actively strengthening its integration with global cryptocurrency markets, having adopted a policy allowing licensed exchanges to share order books with overseas partners. This innovation, initiated by the

The Dubai Digital Economy Court has ordered the freezing of $456 million in assets associated with Techteryx, the issuer of the TrueUSD (TUSD) stablecoin. This decision follows the work of the Al Tamimi law firm, which presented

The National Bank of Belarus has taken an important step toward harmonizing crypto regulation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank, Alexander Egorov, has proposed developing a