Regulations News

South Korea is set to ease its restrictions on local institutional participation in cryptocurrency trading, as reported by Yonhap news agency on Wednesday, referencing the Financial Services Commission (FSC).

The CEO of CryptoQuant, Ki Young Ju, has outlined key factors that could drive significant demand for Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in the coming year.

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has officially come into effect, creating a unified framework for the oversight of digital assets across member states.

China has implemented new foreign exchange regulations aimed at curbing crypto-related financial activities, requiring banks to monitor and report transactions linked to cross-border gambling, underground banking, and illicit digital asset trading.

In 2025, with a pro-crypto administration taking shape, U.S. Congress is set to focus on cryptocurrency legislation, especially stablecoins and the FIT21 Act.

Japan’s government has decided against incorporating Bitcoin into its national reserves, citing its volatile nature and the fact that it falls outside the scope of traditional foreign exchange assets.

Turkey has introduced new regulations aimed at tackling money laundering and terrorism financing within the cryptocurrency sector.