#CryptoRegulation United States

Regulatory Bodies: SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, IRS.

Key Points:

SEC treats many tokens as securities—companies must comply with securities laws.

CFTC regulates crypto derivatives and classifies Bitcoin and Ethereum as commodities.

FinCEN applies AML (Anti-Money Laundering) rules to crypto exchanges.

IRS treats crypto as property for tax purposes—capital gains apply.