Category: Crypto Regulations - Page 2

5 Feb

How Energy Shortages Led Angola to Ban Cryptocurrency Mining

Angola banned crypto mining in 2024 to address electricity shortages causing hospital blackouts. Enforcement seized $37M in equipment and 45 illicit power stations. Grid stability must improve before any regulatory changes.

4 Feb

Central Bank of Jordan Crypto Policy: Regulations, Restrictions, and Market Impact

Jordan's Central Bank shifted from crypto ban to regulation under Law No. 14 of 2025. It addresses FATF concerns with licensing, strict AML rules, and penalties up to $141k. The framework aims to position Jordan as a digital asset hub despite implementation challenges.

2 Feb

12 Years Imprisonment for Crypto Trading in Bangladesh: What’s Really Legal

The claim that crypto trading in Bangladesh carries a 12-year prison sentence is widely repeated but legally misleading. No one has been jailed for simply buying Bitcoin. The truth lies in how existing financial laws are applied - not in new crypto bans.

17 Jan

Russian Central Bank Crypto Oversight Policies and Regulations in 2026

Russia's Central Bank enforces one of the world's strictest crypto regimes: domestic payments banned, international trade allowed, banks capped at 1% crypto exposure, and every transaction over 600,000 rubles reported. 2026 rules tighten control further.

24 Dec

IRS Crypto Tax Reporting Requirements: How to Fill Out Form 8949 in 2025

Learn how to properly file Form 8949 for crypto taxes in 2025, including what transactions to report, how to calculate gains and losses, and why wallet-by-wallet accounting now matters.

3 Dec

Binance and Bitget Restrictions in Philippines: What Users Need to Know in 2025

Binance is banned in the Philippines since March 2024, and Bitget faces similar risks under new 2025 crypto regulations. Learn what the SEC's CASP rules mean for users, why VPNs aren't safe, and where to trade legally.

2 Dec

Can Businesses in Russia Accept Crypto Legally? Rules, Exceptions, and Real-World Limits

Russia bans businesses from accepting crypto for domestic sales, but allows it for international trade under strict conditions. Only elite companies meeting heavy capital requirements can legally use crypto - everyone else risks fines or frozen accounts.

1 Dec

How to Get a Crypto Exchange License in 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to legally obtain a crypto exchange license in 2025. Understand federal and state requirements, costs, timelines, and common mistakes that cause applications to fail.

26 Nov

Vietnam's 0.1% Crypto Transaction Tax: What It Means for Traders and Investors

Vietnam's new 0.1% crypto transaction tax takes effect in 2026, taxing every trade regardless of profit. Learn how it works, who it impacts, and what traders must do to adapt.

30 Oct

Central Bank of Tunisia Crypto Policy: Complete Ban and Regulatory Sandbox Explained

Tunisia's Central Bank bans all cryptocurrency transactions since 2018, with prison terms for violations. Yet it quietly tests blockchain tech through a regulatory sandbox. Here's how the policy works-and why it hasn't changed.

5 Oct

Zero Personal Income Tax on Crypto Gains in the UAE - 2025 Guide

Learn how the UAE's 0% personal income tax on cryptocurrency gains works, who qualifies, and how to become a crypto tax resident in 2025.

15 Sep

UK Crypto Tax Guide: Capital Gains and Income Tax Explained

Learn how the UK taxes crypto assets, covering Capital Gains Tax, Income Tax, record‑keeping, reporting deadlines and tips to stay compliant in the new 2024/25 regime.