As of 2025, China has banned all crypto payments, mining, and ownership. The e-CNY digital yuan is the only legal digital currency. Learn how the ban works, what’s illegal, and why China won’t back down.
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Thailand banned foreign P2P crypto platforms in 2025 to stop scams and money laundering. Five major exchanges were blocked, and only licensed local platforms are now legal. Here's what it means for users and businesses.
All crypto exchanges in Australia must register with AUSTRAC to legally operate. Learn the 2025 requirements, compliance obligations, and what changes in March 2026 - including penalties for non-compliance and how to prepare.
MiCA licensing for Crypto Asset Service Providers in the EU requires strict capital, compliance, and environmental reporting. Learn costs, timelines, real-world challenges, and who wins or loses under the new rules.
The EU's zero-threshold Travel Rule now requires full identity data for every crypto transaction, no matter how small. Here's what businesses need to know to stay compliant after December 30, 2024.
The EU's MiCA regulation banned trading of non-compliant stablecoins like USDT as of early 2025. Learn why USDT doesn't qualify, what stablecoins are now legal, and how this compares to U.S. rules.
Form 8949 is required for every crypto sale, trade, or disposal in 2025. The IRS now mandates wallet-by-wallet accounting and Form 1099-DA reporting. Learn what to report, how to track it, and how to avoid penalties.
In 2025, Russia allows crypto only for the ultra-rich and for international trade. Ordinary citizens can own it but can't spend it. The digital ruble is coming-and it's designed to replace crypto, not embrace it.
As of June 2025, Chinese citizens are banned from owning or trading any cryptocurrency. This comprehensive ban, enforced by the PBOC, shuts down all crypto activity, from mining to personal wallets, to protect financial control and promote the digital yuan.
Iraq's Central Bank has banned all cryptocurrency transactions since 2017, with strict rules on banks and payment providers. In 2025, it's pushing a state-controlled digital currency instead - raising privacy and surveillance concerns.