Category: Cryptocurrency News - Page 2

Algeria’s 2018 Financial Law started as a vague crypto restriction, but by 2025, it became one of the world’s harshest bans - criminalizing possession, trading, mining, and even talking about cryptocurrency. Here’s how it happened.

Turkey allows crypto ownership but bans its use as payment. New 2026 rules give authorities power to freeze wallets, require heavy licensing, and track every transaction - reshaping how Turks use digital assets.

Jordan's crypto policy shifted from ban to regulation in 2025. Learn how the new law works, who needs a license, the costs involved, and what it means for traders and businesses in 2026.

China banned all cryptocurrency activities for its citizens in June 2025, making ownership, trading, and mining illegal. The ban is enforced through banks, surveillance, and penalties, with the digital yuan as the government's preferred alternative.

Cambodia didn't ban crypto - it brought it under strict regulation. Learn how the National Bank of Cambodia controls crypto through licensed exchanges, bank restrictions, and the Bakong digital currency system in 2026.

Vietnam's new crypto framework, Directive 05/CT-TTg, requires exchanges to have $379 million in capital and bans fiat-backed stablecoins. Only a few platforms will survive, forcing millions of users to adapt or leave the market.

Vietnam ranks #5 in global crypto adoption despite strict government bans on stablecoins and high barriers for exchanges. Millions use crypto for remittances and e-commerce, bypassing official channels in a thriving underground market.

Norway plans to ban new cryptocurrency mining data centers to protect its renewable energy for industries that create local jobs and economic value. Existing mines can continue, but no new ones will be allowed.

Algeria's Law No. 25-10 bans all crypto activities with fines up to $14,700 and up to one year in jail. Learn what's illegal, who's being targeted, and how enforcement works.

Sweden eliminated crypto mining tax incentives in 2023, raising energy taxes by 6,000% and forcing nearly all mining operations to shut down or relocate. Learn why and what it means for the global industry.

Cambodia's banks are banned from handling most cryptocurrencies. Only two licensed platforms can offer crypto services. Learn how the 2025 NBC rules work, why they're so strict, and what it means for users and businesses.

April 2025 marks the end of US crypto banking restrictions as the Fed, OCC, and FDIC roll back notification rules, opening the door for banks to offer crypto custody, stablecoins, and node services.