Policy & Regulation

Policy & Regulation

MiCA’s Stablecoin Regime and Its Remaining Challenges: Part 2

In this blog, we discuss the key differences between ARTs and EMTs, and what is required by issuers under the MiCA regime in the EU.

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MiCA’s Stablecoin Regime and Its Remaining Challenges: Part 1

In this blog we discuss on-chain data related to stablecoin usage and an overview of MiCA’s stablecoin regime.

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In conversation with the world’s first and only standalone virtual assets regulator: Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority

Chainalysis speaks to VARA to better understand its vision, mission and objectives in harnessing crypto as an economic contributor.

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What FATF’s Report on Recommendation 15 Means for Regulators & Private Sector

FATF has published its list of jurisdictions with “materially important” levels of virtual asset activity. Read insights from Chainalysis.

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DeFi Regulation: Practical Next Steps to Make the Industry Safer

Read insights from Chainalysis VP of Global Public Policy Caroline Malcolm on the steps we can take to make DeFi safer right now.

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An update on the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT)

Hear from Chainalysis UK Policy Lead Jordan Wain on the details of the ECCT Act, including a look back at how we got here, and what it means.

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IRS Update: U.S. Proposed Tax Regulations Outline Information Reporting Obligations for Crypto Exchanges and Others

In this post, we explain the regulations that the IRS recently proposed regarding tax reporting for crypto exchanges and brokers.

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The MiCA Marathon: Are we reaching the finishing line?

The EU Parliament voted to pass MiCA, the first comprehensive, EU-wide rules for crypto asset service providers and different crypto assets.

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The Current State of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in 2023

Everything to know about central bank digital currencies (CBDCS), like how they work, the pros and cons, and which countries are trying them.

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Ambition to Action: The UK as a Digital Asset Hub in 2023

The UK has ambitions to become a Digital Asset Hub in 2023. We explore 3 recommendations to approach the digital asset sector.

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OFAC Sanctions Internet-based Suppliers of Illicit Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Drugs

3 individuals and 9 entities associated with darknet marketplaces and websites selling illicit synthetic drugs, including fentanyl, were sanctioned.

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The Opportunity Before Congress on Crypto Legislation

Our comprehensive look at crypto legislation and what we might expect in the coming months or in the soon-to-be-elected 118th Congress.

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Reporting Obligations of the OECD Crypto Asset Reporting Framework

U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions Iranian Nationals for their role in Cyber Attacks, including Ransomware.

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The EU Crypto Regulation Marathon: Another Step Closer to the Finish Line

European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) voted to support the MiCA Regulation provisional agreement.

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Breaking Down the White House Framework on Crypto

The White House recently released its first-ever framework on cryptocurrency. We're breaking it down in this blog post.