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OFAC has sanctioned North Korean networks that stole over $2.1 billion in crypto in 2025, using fake IT workers to hack U.S. firms. Learn how the U.S. is targeting these schemes and what crypto companies must do to stay compliant.

Despite a total ban since 2017, underground crypto trading in Nepal persists through P2P networks, VPNs, and encrypted apps. Learn how it works, the real risks, and why people keep doing it.

In August 2025, the Philippine SEC blocked 10 unlicensed crypto exchanges including OKX and Bybit under new regulations requiring registration and capital reserves. The move aims to protect investors from fraud and ensure compliance with tax laws.

Ecuador doesn't ban cryptocurrency, but banks block all transactions. Learn how people still buy crypto, pay taxes on gains, and use it for remittances despite strict restrictions in 2026.

Algeria's 2018 Financial Law started a crypto ban that became total criminalization by 2025. Possessing, trading, or even talking about crypto can lead to jail. Here’s how it happened - and why it matters.

In 2026, countries like China, Bangladesh, Algeria, and Bolivia still ban cryptocurrency outright, while India taxes it into unaffordability. These policies punish users, not innovation - and they’re failing to stop adoption.

Understand the full VARA crypto licensing requirements in Dubai for 2026, including capital costs, banned coins, AML rules, and how to get approved. Essential guide for crypto businesses.

As of 2025, crypto payments are fully illegal in mainland China. The government bans ownership, trading, and mining of cryptocurrencies, enforcing strict penalties. The digital yuan (e-CNY) is the only legal digital payment option.

Discover the top crypto-friendly countries in 2025 where you can live, invest, and keep your cryptocurrency gains tax-free. From El Salvador's Bitcoin legal tender to the UAE's zero-tax regime, find the best jurisdiction for your crypto strategy.

EU crypto businesses must comply with strict AML rules under MiCA and AMLR. Learn the 2025 requirements, costs, penalties, and how to stay compliant with the Travel Rule, KYC, and licensing.

Russia legalized crypto mining to bypass Western sanctions, using the A7A5 stablecoin and sanctioned exchanges to move billions in trade. But blockchain transparency and market limits make it a fragile workaround, not a full solution.

Starting in 2026, over 60 countries will automatically share your crypto transaction data with tax authorities. Here's how CARF works, who it affects, and what you need to do to stay compliant.