Category: Cryptocurrency Regulation - Page 3

Russian banks now automatically freeze cash withdrawals after crypto-to-fiat conversions, limiting users to 50,000 rubles per day. This strict system targets everyday users, not just criminals, as part of a broader strategy to control domestic crypto use while allowing institutional trading.

Security tokens are digital assets backed by real-world value and regulated like stocks. In 2026, global rules are clearer than ever-but complex. The U.S., EU, Singapore, and Australia each have distinct frameworks. Know the rules before you invest or issue.

Russia allows crypto ownership but bans its use as payment. Only ultra-wealthy investors can legally trade it, while ordinary citizens operate in a gray zone. The digital ruble is set to launch in 2026, replacing crypto as the state's preferred digital currency.

Crypto exchange availability varies wildly by region due to regulation. Binance is blocked in the U.S., while Ukraine and Moldova lead in adoption. Spot trading dominates globally, but access depends entirely on where you live.

Global crypto tax rules are changing fast in 2026. Learn how the U.S., EU, Japan, and others tax crypto, what you must track, and how to avoid penalties under new international reporting standards.

Businesses in India cannot legally accept cryptocurrency as payment for goods or services, but they can trade, hold, or offer crypto services under strict tax and compliance rules. Learn what’s allowed, what’s risky, and how to stay compliant in 2026.

USDT is banned from EU exchanges as of July 1, 2025 under MiCA regulation. Learn why Tether failed compliance, what exchanges did, and which stablecoins you should use instead.

Norway has quietly ended key tax deductions for crypto miners, making operations far less profitable. Learn how the 2025 changes to equipment depreciation and electricity deductions are reshaping the industry.

The EU's zero-threshold Travel Rule now requires full identity data for every crypto transfer between regulated platforms, no matter the amount. Here's how it works, who it affects, and what you need to do in 2026.

The U.S. imposed sweeping sanctions on nine Myanmar-based crypto entities tied to forced-labor scam rings in Shwe Kokko, targeting $10 billion in losses to American victims in 2024. These actions combine financial, cyber, and human rights enforcement.

South Korea requires real-name bank accounts for crypto trading, blocking foreign users without residency. Learn how the system works, which banks are approved, and why it’s one of the world’s strictest crypto regulations.

The UAE's removal from the FATF grey list in 2024 transformed its crypto industry by restoring global trust, enabling banking partnerships, lowering fees, and attracting institutional investment-all thanks to strict new AML rules.