Regulatory Status by Jurisdiction
Comprehensive tracking of Bitcoin regulatory frameworks across major jurisdictions. Compare legal classifications, ETF availability, custody requirements, and MiCA compliance.
Europe
European Union
Western Europe
Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
United Kingdom
Western Europe
FCA Cryptoasset Registration Regime
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
North America
United States
North America
Multi-regulator framework (SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, state-level)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Canada
North America
CSA Regulatory Framework
Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA)
Asia
Singapore
Southeast Asia
Payment Services Act (PSA)
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Hong Kong
East Asia
Licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms
Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Oceania
Australia
Oceania
ASIC Regulatory Framework
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Detailed Jurisdiction Profiles
We're building comprehensive jurisdiction profiles with detailed regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, tax treatment, and asset-specific compliance guides. Use the status check tool for now to see basic regulatory information.
Status Check ToolRegulatory Stance Legend
Permissive
Clear regulatory framework, Bitcoin trading and custody permitted
Evolving
Regulatory framework developing, interim guidance in place
Uncertain
Regulatory position unclear, limited official guidance
Restrictive
Significant restrictions or prohibitions on Bitcoin activities