Crypto Regulation News

OECD Puts Crypto Wallet Data Under Crypto Tax Bracket in 48 Countries

Crypto investors in 48 countries will enter a new phase of tax investigation with the government planning to record crypto wallet transaction data under a global reporting regime backed by the OECD. However, the formal information sharing between tax authorities will only begin in 2027.

Philippines Blocks 50 Unlicensed Crypto Platforms Including Coinbase

Philippines is blocking access to global crypto exchanges as regulators step up enforcement against platforms operating without local authorization. Coinbase and Gemini became inaccessible to users across the country this week after the National Telecommunications Commission ordered internet service providers to restrict access to sites flagged by the central bank.

Spain Sets 2026 Deadline for MiCA Licensing and Crypto Tax Reporting

Spain is preparing to regulate cryptocurrency in 2026, as two major European Union rules move from planning to full enforcement. The Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, known as MiCA, and the Administrative Cooperation Directive, or DAC8, will jointly reshape how digital assets are issued, traded, and taxed in the country.

Ghana Parliament Legalizes Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency Trading Activity

Ghana has taken a key step toward formally controlling cryptocurrency assets after parliament approved legislation to legalize and regulate crypto activity. The move follows growing concern from monetary authorities over the scale of unregulated crypto use and its potential impact on financial stability, particularly the management of the cedi.

Coinbase Files Lawsuits Against 3 US States Over Prediction Markets

Coinbase has filed lawsuits in three US states, regarding a legal dispute over who has the authority to regulate prediction markets. The filing, in Connecticut, Illinois, and Michigan, were attempts to prevent state gaming regulators from attempting to assert control over markets that Coinbase maintains are under federal control.

Libya Steps Up Enforcement as Illegal Bitcoin Mining Drains Power Grid

Libya is escalating enforcement actions against illegal Bitcoin mining as the activities continue to strain the national power grid. Recent court cases and large-scale equipment seizures show that a government effort focused less on crypto themselves and more on the heavy toll mining places on electricity infrastructure.

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