Regulation

In the past, exchange-running in Australia was a lot more straightforward. You would register with AUSTRAC, do KYC, and basically keep your house clean. But that has changed, especially in 2026. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2026, which received Royal Assent on 8 April 2026 and commences on 9 April 2027, creates a […]...

In Australia, crypto rules in 2026 look like a real financial market rulebook.  There are two regulators: AUSTRAC = AML/CTF, KYC, reporting, financial crime controls ASIC = licensing, conduct, consumer protection, how platforms are allowed to operate You have the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, plus updated AML/CTF expectations. In a nutshell, Australia […]...

Lithuania has shifted from a low-barrier crypto hub (companies once formed with ~€2,500) to a high-reputation jurisdiction requiring €125,000 minimum share capital. The capital rule, in force since November 2022, acted as a “great filter,” cutting registered VASPs from 800+ to a fraction. The €125,000 must be fully paid-up equity (no borrowed funds) and maintained […]...

The cryptocurrency industry moves at a pace that traditional legal systems often struggle to match. In 2026, as global regulatory frameworks like MiCA in Europe and various VASP regimes worldwide reach full maturity, the “move fast and break things” era has shifted toward a “move fast but stay compliant” mandate. For founders, the foundational step […]...

The crypto landscape has matured rapidly, transforming from a “Wild West” of unregulated startups into a structured financial ecosystem. As global regulators tighten their grip, obtaining a cryptocurrency license is no longer a luxury but a fundamental requirement for survival. Founders today face a complex global map of regulatory options, ranging from emerging offshore hubs […...

The global cryptocurrency landscape is undergoing a decisive shift toward the East. While North American and European regulators struggle with fragmented frameworks or litigious enforcement, Asian financial centers have chosen a different path. They are building the infrastructure for the next decade of finance through clear, codified, and institutional-grade regulation. Does Asia Matters for Cryp...

The institutional adoption of crypto has moved from a speculative experiment to a core component of modern finance. As we navigate the landscape of 2026, the question is no longer whether large-scale entities should hold Bitcoin or Ethereum. Instead, the focus has shifted entirely to the legal and operational framework that governs how they do […]...

Bitcoin has moved far beyond the fringes of finance. What began as an experimental digital currency now sits on the balance sheets of publicly traded companies, private firms, and institutional vehicles. This shift forces a serious question into boardrooms and accounting departments alike. How should companies report Bitcoin in a way that reflects reality, complies […]...

Crypto regulation has entered a new phase. The early era of permissive ambiguity has given way to strategic competition. Governments no longer debate whether crypto belongs in the financial system. They now compete over where it should live, who should oversee it, and which jurisdictions capture the economic upside. Clear rules have become a form […]...

“Best jurisdiction” is the wrong starting point. The right starting point is what your DAO actually does off-chain and who holds real power. Unwrapped DAOs can expose participants to partnership-style liability depending on how governance and profit flows look in practice.  Foundations and associations work well for governance and long-term stewardship, but they create real […]...

Gambling risk starts when paid entry meets chance and a prize that can be sold or cashed out. NFTs and tokens make “money’s worth” easier to prove because markets price everything. Loot box rules differ by country, so “it’s fine in X” does not protect a global launch. Consumer protection and crypto rules hit plenty […]...

Most “fast-track” claims confuse incorporation speed with licensing speed. The real finish line is time-to-operate, banking and rails often take longer than approvals. El Salvador stands out because its process publishes a clear decision window when the file is complete. Hong Kong feels faster when you’re prepared because the lane is defined, and enforcement is […]...

Exodus, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet provider, has announced a strategic partnership with global payments infrastructure firm MoonPay to develop and launch a regulated US dollar-pegged stablecoin, with a target release date set for 2026. The initiative signals a growing convergence between consumer crypto wallets and compliant digital payment systems as stablecoins continue to move toward...

The rise of crypto has reshaped how people build and preserve wealth. Crypto now sits alongside real estate, equities, and cash as a significant component of modern portfolios. As adoption grows, investors face a new responsibility. They must plan how their digital wealth will transfer to the next generation. Traditional estate planning tools do not […]...

Summary: EU DAC8 is the new EU framework for crypto tax reporting that extends existing tax information sharing rules to cryptocurrencies. It targets crypto asset service providers, including exchanges, brokers, custodial wallets, and platforms that process transactions for users. Non EU platforms that serve EU residents also fall under DAC8, so moving activity offshore no […]...

Clear flat taxes still feel “unfair” to many retail investors when the public narrative focuses on scandals and crackdowns. Confusion around what is taxable and how to report pushes people to see crypto more like grey-market cash than a normal asset class. Companies struggle with basic issues like balance-sheet classification, DeFi yields, VAT and data […]...

YZi Labs Management Ltd. announced that it has filed a preliminary consent statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking stockholder approval to expand the Board of Directors of CEA Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: BNC). The move marks a direct challenge to the company’s current leadership and aims to introduce additional directors whom YZi […]...

CRA taxes crypto as property, so every disposal matters. Canada’s real split is investor behaviour vs business behaviour. Capital gains are nicer, but big years now face a 66.67% inclusion on the excess. Business income is fully taxable, but real expenses can be deducted. Consistent reporting, CAD valuations, and clean records make audits survivable. Canada […]...

India taxes all crypto gains at a flat 30%, no long-term benefit, no slabs. Losses are ignored. One good trade can still create a tax bill in a bad year. 1% TDS keeps every transaction on record and can rise to 5% for non-filers. 18% GST on platform fees makes frequent trading expensive. From 2025-26, […]...

Japan’s “55% crypto tax” headline is about individuals, not companies. For companies, the real issue is year-end valuation and whether a token is trading stock or a strategic/self-issued asset. Recent Japanese changes let non-trading companies keep their own tokens at cost, which stops tax on paper gains. Exchanges and trading businesses still have to mark […]...

From 1 January 2026, EU-licensed crypto platforms must collect user and transaction data for tax reporting under DAC8.  CARF makes this automatic across 51+ jurisdictions, including many classic offshore hubs that agreed to exchange data from 2027.  The OECD CARF XML schema reports not just trades but also wallet transfers, linking KYC’d users to on-chain […]...

The specific IRS move to treat DeFi like brokers got blocked, but the accountability push didn’t. Governance and treasury structures in DeFi make it obvious there are real humans to regulate. As DeFi chases yield in tokenized U.S. assets, it walks into a zone the U.S. will always police. Treasury’s digital ID idea is broker-style […]...

France is moving from taxing crypto when you sell to possibly taxing it every year. Lawmakers put crypto in the same “unproductive” bucket as yachts and art, which doesn’t match how crypto is actually used. The proposal ignores founders and teams who hold locked or illiquid tokens. Annual valuation on volatile assets will push the […]...

Summary Clear rules only matter when capital and volume actually move. Privacy that works ships as proofs at sign-in, not band-aids after launch. Self-custody needs real recovery paths and clear liability, not slogans. Stablecoins become boring and useful with strict reserves and clean redemptions. Courts remain the backstop, so log, prove, and plan for disputes. […]...