From legal tender to outright bans, countries place Bitcoin in four distinct categories. This listicle unpacks each approach, revealing global regulatory trends and what they mean for everyday crypto users.
Explore how governments worldwide treat Bitcoin in this listicle, from legal tender to outright bans. Learn the four main legal categories, key regulatory trends, and what each means for crypto users.
The SEC has dropped its lawsuit against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, over its interest-earning Earn product, easing regulatory pressure on the firm and signaling a shift in U.S. crypto enforcement.
Japan is preparing rules to require cryptocurrency exchanges to hold stronger reserves after a series of hacks, aiming to bolster investor protection and tighten oversight of the digital asset sector.
The UK has passed a landmark bill formally recognizing crypto as a distinct asset class, paving the way for clearer regulation, enhanced consumer protections, and greater institutional participation in digital markets.
U.S. SEC Chair says it “remains to be seen” whether Washington will move to seize Venezuela’s reported Bitcoin holdings, signaling unresolved legal and diplomatic questions over crypto in sanctions enforcement.
The CFTC signals a major shift in U.S. crypto policy by moving to allow regulated spot Bitcoin and digital asset trading, potentially reshaping market access, oversight and institutional participation.
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