Category: Cryptocurrency Regulation - Page 2
Norway Proposes Ban on New Crypto Mining to Protect Renewable Energy for Local Industry
Norway is blocking new cryptocurrency mining operations to protect its renewable electricity for industries that create jobs and economic value, not just digital coins. The ban targets new data centers, not existing mines.
China's Complete Crypto Ban: What It Means for Bitcoin Holders
China's crypto ban makes Bitcoin ownership risky and legally unprotected. Learn what's banned, how people still trade, why the Digital Yuan matters, and what holders must do to stay safe.
SEC vs CFTC: Who Really Controls Crypto in the U.S.?
The SEC and CFTC are fighting over who regulates crypto in the U.S. - securities or commodities. This battle is shaping which tokens you can trade, how exchanges operate, and whether U.S. crypto can compete globally.
Pakistani Crypto Exchange Licensing Requirements and Process in 2025
Pakistan’s PVARA now licenses crypto exchanges under strict international standards. Learn the documents needed, the 3-month minimum timeline, and why banking restrictions still create major challenges for users and operators.
Money Laundering Charges for Crypto: What You Need to Know About 20-Year Prison Sentences
Crypto money laundering can lead to 20 years in prison under U.S. federal law. Learn how real cases are prosecuted, why stablecoins are the new tool of choice, and what you must avoid to stay out of jail.
Afghanistan's Crypto Ban After the Taliban Takeover: What Happened and Why It Still Matters
After the Taliban banned cryptocurrency in 2022, Afghanistan became one of the few countries to outlaw Bitcoin. But despite arrests and crackdowns, crypto thrives underground - helping women, families, and the poor survive a collapsing economy.
Cryptocurrency Legal Status in Colombia: What You Need to Know in 2025
Colombia allows cryptocurrency ownership and trading but offers no legal protection or regulation. Learn how crypto works in 2025, tax rules, risks, and what's next for digital assets in the country.
Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA): How Crypto Oversight Works in 2025
Pakistan's new PVARA authority now fully regulates crypto, requiring all platforms to be licensed. Learn how it works, who can operate, and what it means for users and businesses in 2025.
TradeOgre Shutdown: Canada Seizes CAD$56 Million in Historic Crypto Seizure
Canada's RCMP seized CAD$56 million from TradeOgre, the largest crypto seizure in the country's history. Learn how the exchange's lack of KYC protocols led to its shutdown and what it means for the future of cryptocurrency regulation.
How to Set Up a Crypto Exchange in Malta Under MiCA Regulations
Learn how to launch a crypto exchange in Malta under MiCA, covering licensing steps, tax tips, compliance needs, and real‑world examples for EU market access.
Underground Crypto Adoption in Morocco Despite Ban - How a Hidden Market Thrives
Explore how Morocco's 2017 crypto ban has failed, why a hidden market thrives, and what the upcoming regulation could mean for users and the economy.
How Russia Uses Crypto to Bypass Western Sanctions - A7A5 Token, Grinex & the Evading Network
Explore how Russia uses the A7A5 token, Grinex exchange, and Kyrgyzstan banks to sidestep Western sanctions, and see what regulators are doing to stop the crypto evasion network.