Crypto regulation
New crypto laws, taxes and reporting rules: what changed, who it affects and what it means for people who hold their own coins.
Bank of Russia clarifies the crypto law: P2P until July 1, 2027 and a ban on withdrawals from a digital account to your own wallet
Bank of Russia on Federal Law No. 282-FZ: P2P crypto trades are allowed until July 1, 2027; no transfers from a digital account to a self-custody wallet.
Philippine Central Bank Blocks Bank Top-Ups at Coins.ph, the Country's Largest Crypto Exchange: What We Know
Since late September, Coins.ph users can't top up their wallet from a bank, and CoinDesk says the BSP is preparing action. What still works and what to do.
South Korea cuts off access to 27 crypto exchange websites, including KuCoin and MEXC: what happens to customers' coins
On October 13, South Korea's financial intelligence unit announced a block on 27 unregistered exchange sites, including KuCoin and MEXC. What it means for withdrawals.
Russia's crypto mining rules: miners get grid access only under category IV, and a power cut at any time
Russia will connect crypto mining sites to the grid only under reliability category IV. What the category means, who is affected and where mining is already banned.
Bessent says the US will seize $1 billion of Iranian crypto this week: how a state takes coins and what it means for your USDT
The US Treasury Secretary says $1 billion of Iranian crypto will likely be seized this week: "We know where it is." What we know, how a state takes coins, and your USDT.
Senator Blumenthal asks Cantor Fitzgerald for documents on its ties to Tether
Richard Blumenthal asked Cantor Fitzgerald for documents on its Tether ties: a 5% stake, Treasury reserves, sanctions oversight. What it means for USDT.
ESMA Gives EU Crypto Firms Three Months to Drop Stablecoins Without MiCA Authorization
ESMA gave licensed EU crypto firms until January 8, 2027 to wind down services with stablecoins lacking MiCA authorization. What it means for USDT holders.
BaFin Denies Bitcoin.de a MiCA License: Trading Halted Since June, What Happens to Client Coins
Germany refused futurum bank a MiCA license, and Bitcoin.de trading has been halted since June 12. What happens to 1.1 million clients' coins and what to do now.
CFTC Regulation CTX and CAM: what changes for leveraged crypto exchanges and for your wallet
CFTC rules for leveraged crypto trading and a new exchange category: what Regulation CTX and CAM cover, what stays with the states, and why self-custody is untouched.
Brazil's election and crypto: which rules already apply and what could change after the vote
First round on October 4: Flávio Bolsonaro 47.04%, Lula 45.15%, runoff on October 25. Which crypto rules already apply and what is still open on taxes.
SEC proposes crypto self-custody rules for investment advisers and funds: the conditions and what they mean for you
The SEC proposed crypto custody rules for investment advisers and funds: self-custody with two approvals and separate addresses. What it means for your own wallet.
Spain: crypto in your own wallet isn't reported on Modelo 721. What that means and what's still mandatory
Spain's tax agency doesn't require coins you hold the keys to on Modelo 721. We checked the week's "news" at the source: what's true, what's not, which taxes remain.