Global Regulatory Updates
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Brazil to Impose 24-Hour Hold on Large Crypto Transfers in 2027
Brazil's central bank will require crypto exchanges to delay transfers over $10,000 to foreign platforms or self-custody wallets for up to 24 hours starting January 2027, aiming to curb financial fraud and improve oversight
Bitget Pursues Crypto License in Bhutan's $100B GMC Economic Zone
Bitget has signed an agreement with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to explore a regulated crypto exchange license in the GMC economic zone, which is backed by the country's national Bitcoin reserves and operates under its own regulatory framework
Crypto Capital Gains Tax Rules Vary Sharply by Country and Transaction
Selling, swapping, or spending crypto can trigger capital gains tax, but the rules differ widely by country, holding period, and transaction type. U.S. investors face property-based taxation, while other jurisdictions apply unique regimes
Crypto Hubs Compete on Tax, Regulation, and Market Access in 2026
Jurisdictions like the UAE, Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong are attracting crypto investors and businesses by balancing tax advantages, regulatory clarity, and access to digital asset infrastructure
Visa Expands Stablecoin Payouts to 195 Countries With Zerohash
Visa is integrating stablecoin prefunding and payouts into Visa Direct, enabling businesses to move funds onchain to over 18 billion endpoints worldwide as regulatory and liquidity challenges shape adoption
Russia Moves to Regulate Crypto Trading With New National Law
Russia's new crypto law, effective September 2026, will require exchanges, brokers, and depositories to obtain licenses and comply with strict oversight. Retail investors face annual purchase limits and knowledge tests, while crypto payments remain banned.
Gate.com Licenses by Jurisdiction Explained for 2026
Gate.com operates through separate licensed companies in Malta, Cyprus, the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Japan and beyond. Those entities decide custody rules, product access and legal protections for retail and institutional users
HashKey Exchange Wins JPMorgan Nod for Client Funds
Hong Kong-licensed HashKey Exchange secured JPMorgan approval for a segregated client money account, adding major fiat settlement capacity beside its live DBS setup in Singapore
Bithumb Targets 2028 IPO After Compliance Overhaul
Bithumb locked in a 2028 IPO goal and 2027 preliminary review as it moves to K-IFRS, tightens internal controls, and rebuilds trust after a costly operational error drew regulator scrutiny
Russia Bans Bitcoin Mining Across Moscow Region Until 2032
Moscow, Moscow Oblast, and parts of Kursk face a Bitcoin mining ban from mid-August through 2032 as officials cite grid strain and a projected multi-gigawatt data-center load on regional power systems
Luno Restricts Crypto Withdrawals, Sets August 31 Cash-Out Deadline
Luno has blocked crypto transfers for users in certain regions, requiring affected customers to sell their assets and withdraw cash by August 31 or face monthly inactivity and dormancy fees starting in September
Pakistan FIA Opens Crypto Unit to Fight Dirty Money
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has stood up a dedicated crypto crime unit inside a new command center, targeting money laundering and terror financing as Islamabad expands digital-asset oversight
Binance Expands Into Gold and Silver Options After Volume Surge
Binance is adding USDT-settled gold and silver options to its ADGM-regulated Nest Exchange, following a spike in commodity perpetual futures trading volumes that reached over $7 billion in a single day. The move broadens Binance's commodity derivatives lineup.
Russia Moves Toward Regulated Crypto Exchange Rules
Russia is developing a regulatory framework for crypto exchanges, focusing on asset admission, trading procedures, and reporting requirements, but the rules remain in draft form and do not cover licensing or custody
Russia Sets $2.8M Capital Minimums for Crypto Depositories
Russia's central bank has proposed new rules requiring crypto depositories to hold up to $2.8 million in liquid capital, as the country prepares to launch a regulated digital asset trading framework in September 2026
Tether Gold Token Gains Shariah Certification for Islamic Finance
Tether's XAUt token, backed by physical gold, has received Shariah certification, opening the door for Islamic banks and investors to access digital gold products that meet Islamic finance standards
Hong Kong Banks Lag on Quantum Security as Crypto Risks Mount
A new index from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority finds banks in the city are far from ready for quantum computing threats, raising concerns for tokenized assets and digital finance infrastructure
Zimbabwe Tests Blockchain Tokenization in Regulatory Sandbox Push
Zimbabwe's securities regulator is allowing seven fintech projects to test blockchain-based products under supervision, with most focused on tokenizing assets and infrastructure. The move signals a cautious approach to blockchain adoption in regulated finance.
Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Explores Public Listing With Cantor
AMINA Bank, a Swiss digital asset bank, is working with Cantor to assess public market options, including a possible reverse takeover, as it seeks new growth capital amid mixed results for recent crypto IPOs
Metaplanet Acquisition Sets Stage for Bitcoin-Backed Bonds in Japan
Metaplanet's $13M purchase of Siiibo Securities gives it a key license to issue and distribute securities in Japan, paving the way for a new market in Bitcoin-backed bonds and signaling a broader capital markets strategy.
Sberbank to Launch Regulated Crypto Trading Platform in Russia
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, is developing a regulated crypto trading and custody platform set to go live by December 2026, as new Russian rules restrict public trading and require licensed intermediaries for most digital asset transactions.