Category: Crypto Regulations - Page 2

India is adopting the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2027 to combat offshore tax evasion. Learn how Section 285BAA affects crypto users.

MiCA, fully active since December 2024, now lets EU-licensed crypto firms operate across all 27 member states with one passport. Non-EU providers must set up local entities or lose access. Learn what’s required, who’s affected, and how it’s changing global crypto.

New Brunswick banned new cryptocurrency mining connections in 2023 to protect its electricity grid. The moratorium blocks all new and expanded mining operations, prioritizing residential power over energy-intensive Bitcoin mining. Learn how this policy compares to other Canadian provinces and what it means for the future of crypto mining.

American Blockchain PAC is not a crypto coin - it's a political group trying to change U.S. crypto laws. Despite claims of raising $300 million, it has spent $0. Learn the truth behind the scam and how crypto lobbying really works.

The Philippines froze $150 million in crypto assets for operating without licenses. This crackdown exposed a gap between rapid adoption and weak communication - leaving everyday users stranded while regulators tried to clean up the market.

Citizens in sanctioned countries use crypto exchanges through P2P trading, DeFi platforms, and stablecoin swaps to bypass financial restrictions. Despite OFAC crackdowns, tools like DAI and decentralized networks keep access alive.

As of 2026, Russia bans cryptocurrency payments for domestic transactions but allows limited use for international trade under strict rules. Ownership is legal, but using crypto to pay for goods or services inside the country is illegal and punishable by heavy fines and asset seizures.

Russia's new regulations allow businesses to use Bitcoin for cross-border trade under Federal Law No 221-FZ. Learn approved assets, real-world examples like energy companies bypassing sanctions, and compliance rules for 2026.

After an energy crisis crippled its power grid, Kazakhstan imposed strict crypto mining rules: licenses, mandatory local sales, 15% taxes, and equipment registration. Here's how mining works in 2026-and why it's no longer a free-for-all.

Russian citizens face serious legal risks using unlicensed crypto exchanges like Garantex, Grinex, and Exved. These platforms enable sanctions evasion and can lead to criminal charges, asset seizures, and frozen funds. Learn which exchanges to avoid and what alternatives actually work.

Portugal's crypto tax rules changed in 2023 but still offer a 0% capital gains tax after 365 days. Learn how staking, trading, and mining are taxed in 2026 and what enforcement changes are coming.

Bolivia lifted its crypto ban in 2024. Now, owning crypto is legal-but only if you use licensed banks. Learn what trades are allowed, what triggers penalties, and how to stay compliant in 2026.