Blockchain Regulation

New York requires any crypto exchange serving NY residents to hold a DFS “BitLicense” or a New York limited purpose trust charter. In 2026, enforcement risk remains high because DFS treats “virtual currency business activity” broadly, including custody, exchange, and transmission. This article explains how to map your product to BitLicense triggers, build a compliant […]

Most blockchain-based securities offerings in the U.S. can be sold without SEC registration by relying on Regulation D—most often Rule 506(b) or Rule 506(c)—and filing a Form D within 15 days after the first sale. Reg D is a “safe harbor” exemption that still requires strict compliance with investor eligibility, solicitation limits, and anti-fraud rules. […]

[To offer a crypto custody wallet in Germany in 2026, most providers must hold a MiCA crypto‑asset service provider (CASP) authorization and comply with EU‑wide prudential, governance, and safeguarding rules. Germany’s supervisor (BaFin) will remain central for authorization, ongoing supervision, and local conduct expectations. This guide explains which MiCA permissions apply to custody wallets, how […]

MiCA requires a crypto-asset whitepaper before offering most tokens to EU investors, and the whitepaper must be notified to the competent authority at least 20 working days before publication. In 2026, EU regulators are actively enforcing these disclosure, marketing, and liability rules across public offers and many exchange listings. This article explains when a MiCA […]

In 2026, at least eight U.S. states will apply special tax rules that can change how your cryptocurrency is taxed compared with standard federal treatment. These differences can affect whether crypto gains are taxed at all, how income is sourced, and what reporting or deductions are available. This article identifies the eight states, explains their […]