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Global Crypto Regulation Tracker — Primary Sources & Status

Last editorial review: October 26, 2026. This curated tracker directs readers to first-party regulatory documents. A draft or consultation is not equivalent to an effective legal requirement. The page is editorially reviewed, not a real-time regulatory database, and does not replace local legal advice.

European Union

Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)

EU-wide crypto-assets and service-provider framework. Transitional arrangements vary by country and must be checked against the official provisions and national regulators.

Read ESMA’s rulebook

Article 143 transitional measures

United States

SEC crypto work

Commission activity and task-force meetings provide insight into discussion and interpretation; meeting entries themselves are not new regulations.

SEC Crypto Task Force

Published meetings and documents

United Kingdom

FCA cryptoasset developments

Check authorizations, consultations, and warnings individually. Proposed rules may change before commencement.

FCA cryptoassets portal

FCA official updates

Hong Kong

SFC virtual-asset regulation

Licensing and operational requirements depend on activity and the specific entity involved.

SFC virtual-assets resources

How we classify regulatory developments

Consultation: feedback is requested. Proposal: a text or policy direction has been issued but may change. Adopted: formally approved, with commencement potentially still pending. In force: legally effective for the specified persons and activities. Enforcement: a regulator has taken or disclosed a particular action; it is not automatically a general change in law.

For major decisions, check the date and jurisdiction on the linked original text. BlockBriefing reports are general information, not legal advice.

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