Regulation
Coverage of cryptocurrency laws, government policy, and regulatory developments worldwide. From CLARITY Act progress in the US to tax reforms in Japan, Hungary, and Greece, this category tracks how governments are shaping the legal framework for digital assets and what it means for investors.
Crypto in Australia 2026: New Laws, 31 Percent Adoption, and a Hard July Deadline
Approximately 6.2 million Australian adults own or have owned cryptocurrency, representing 31 percent of the adult population. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill passed Parliament on April 1, 2026, requiring crypto exchanges to obtain Australian Financial Services Licences. AUSTRAC's Travel Rule took effect July 1, 2026. Here is the complete picture of crypto in Australia in 2026.
MiCA Regulation Explained: What the EU's Crypto Law Actually Does
MiCA, the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, became fully enforceable on July 1, 2026. It created one common rulebook for crypto across all 27 EU member states, replacing a patchwork of national regulations. It is why USDT was delisted from European exchanges while USDC stayed, and why any firm serving EU crypto users without a MiCA licence is now breaking the law. Here is what it actually does.
Crypto in China 2026: Banned on the Mainland, Thriving in Hong Kong
Mainland China enforces one of the world's strictest crypto bans, scoring just 0.6 out of 10 for regulatory friendliness. Yet an estimated 59 million Chinese hold crypto despite the ban, Hong Kong launched Asia's first spot Bitcoin ETF in 2024 and is now issuing stablecoin licenses, and the digital yuan handles roughly a third of domestic retail payments. Here is the complete picture of crypto in China in 2026.
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Crypto in the Philippines 2026: 8th in Global Adoption, Blocking 50 Exchanges, and Eyeing a Bitcoin Reserve
The Philippines ranks 8th globally in crypto adoption with approximately 10 percent of the population using digital assets. In 2025 it blocked 50 unregistered exchanges including Coinbase and Gemini. A proposed Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill aims to buy 2,000 BTC annually for 20 years. Here is the complete picture of crypto in the Philippines in 2026.
Crypto Regulation in 2026: Where the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act Actually Stand
The CLARITY Act advanced through Senate Banking Committee markup on a 15 to 9 vote in May 2026 and now sits on the Senate calendar. The GENIUS Act, already signed into law, has implementation deadlines arriving in July 2026. Here is a clear breakdown of what each bill actually does and where the fight over stablecoin interest stands right now.
Japan Crypto Tax 2026: Lower House Passes Bill Cutting Bitcoin and Ethereum Tax From 55% to 20%
Japan's Lower House passed a landmark bill on June 11, 2026 reclassifying Bitcoin, Ethereum, and approximately 105 other crypto assets as financial products, cutting capital gains tax from a maximum of 55 percent to a flat 20 percent and clearing the path for spot Bitcoin and XRP ETFs. Here is what the reform means for Japanese investors, Metaplanet, and global crypto adoption.
Europe's Crypto Tax Race in 2026: Why Hungary, Greece, and Japan Are All Cutting Rates the Same Week
Hungary decriminalized crypto trading on June 11, 2026, scrapping eight-year prison terms from the Orban era. Greece is drafting a flat 15 percent capital gains tax. Japan cut crypto tax from 55 to 20 percent the same week. Here is why governments across Europe and Asia are racing to make crypto easier, not harder, in 2026.