Regulation

Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 19, 2025, establishing the first federal stablecoin regulatory framework.

The combined market capitalization of stablecoins exceeded $200 billion in March 2025, driven by expansion of existing issuers and the launch of new entrants competing across different blockchain ecosystems.

The cryptocurrency industry deployed a record $130 million in campaign contributions and political spending during the 2024 U.S. election cycle, making it the largest corporate political spender for the election.

Uniswap Labs receives SEC Wells notice on April 10, 2024, indicating potential enforcement action against decentralized exchange operations and vault mechanisms.

Malta has officially passed three bills establishing regulatory frameworks for blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, positioning itself as the first country with comprehensive digital asset legislation.

Gibraltar has implemented the DLT Regulatory Framework on January 1, 2018, establishing comprehensive licensing requirements for blockchain firms operating within the jurisdiction.

South Korea's National Tax Service announced cryptocurrency taxation plans in December 2017, proposing income tax and transfer income tax on virtual currency holdings and transactions.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has publicly declared Bitcoin a fraud and stated he would fire any traders caught speculating in the cryptocurrency, intensifying Wall Street skepticism.

Japan's legislature has passed a law recognizing Bitcoin as a legal method of payment, bringing cryptocurrency exchanges under anti-money laundering rules and establishing capital requirements.