Category: Finance & Regulation - Page 2

Explore Kazakhstan's strict electricity rationing for crypto mining, including the 1 MWh cap, 75% AIFC sale mandate, and the risks of illegal power theft uncovered in 2025.

Learn how to set up a crypto business in UAE free zones. Compare VARA, ADGM, and DIFC licenses, understand capital requirements, and navigate the 2026 regulatory framework for digital assets.

Discover why there is no crypto taxation in China. Learn about the 2025 ownership ban, the rise of the Digital Yuan, and the legal risks of possessing digital assets.

Explore the 2021 Turkey crypto payment ban and how regulations evolved through 2026, including CMB licensing and new AML identity requirements.

Explore how the FATF blacklist has pushed Iranian users toward Bitcoin and P2P networks, creating a high-risk environment of account freezes and digital survival.

Learn how the OFAC sanctions list tracks crypto addresses, targets DAOs and AI bots, and how businesses can implement real-time blockchain monitoring to stay compliant.

Explore the complex landscape of Russian ruble crypto trading restrictions in 2026. Learn about the ELR, domestic bans, and rules for qualified investors.

An in-depth look at El Salvador's Bitcoin journey, covering the 2025 restrictions, IMF impact, and current reserve status in 2026.

Norway banned new crypto mining data centers in 2025. Learn about the registration rules, fines, and impact on miners.

Explore how regional regulations define where you can trade cryptocurrency. From US settlements to high adoption in Ukraine, understand the global map of exchange access in 2026.

In 2025, Pakistan shifted from banning cryptocurrency to legalizing it under strict state control. The Virtual Assets Bill 2025 created PVARA and the Digital PKR, allowing crypto ownership but banning payments. This move aims to regulate a $21 billion underground market without losing monetary control.

In 2017, Egypt's Grand Mufti declared Bitcoin haram under Islamic law, citing uncertainty, lack of regulation, and ties to illegal activity. The fatwa remains in force, creating a deep divide among Muslims worldwide on whether crypto is permissible.