#CryptoRegulation
Cryptocurrency regulations are evolving globally, with countries implementing new rules to govern digital assets. The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has established a global regulatory framework emphasizing "same activity, same risk, same regulation". In the US, regulatory bodies like the SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, and IRS oversee different aspects of crypto. The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) law provides uniform regulations across member countries.
Countries have varying approaches:
Japan: Recognizes crypto as legal property
South Korea: Progressing with regulation
Brazil: Instated cryptocurrency regulation in June 2023
India: No formal regulation, but taxation applies
China: Strict regulations with bans on exchanges and mining
Singapore: Regulated under the Payment Services Act
Canada: Treated as a commodity with registration required for exchanges
Switzerland: Favorable laws with FINMA regulation
El Salvador: Bitcoin is legal tender
These regulations aim to balance innovation with consumer protection and financial stability.