Regulation by Country
How 180 jurisdictions approach cryptocurrency — the regulator, stance, KYC/AML rules, and tax treatment, with a per-country policy timeline and cited sources. Click a footnote marker like [N] to jump to the source.
Not legal advice
This is an educational overview, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction, change frequently, and the summaries here are a snapshot as of mid-2026. For any real decision, consult qualified counsel in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
See the global policy timeline
For a chronological view of the bans, licenses, ETF approvals, and enforcement actions behind these stances, see the Policy Timeline showcase. To explore which crypto events trigger tax under US, UK, Germany, India, or Japan rules, try the Tax-Event Calculator.