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Regulatory Status by Jurisdiction

Comprehensive tracking of Bitcoin regulatory frameworks across major jurisdictions. Compare legal classifications, ETF availability, custody requirements, and MiCA compliance. Every data point cites primary sources.

7Jurisdictions
7Matrix Entries

Europe

EU

European Union

Western Europe

Evolving

Framework

Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)

European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

17 use cases
Full Profile
GB

United Kingdom

Western Europe

Permissive

Framework

FCA Cryptoasset Registration Regime

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Full Profile

North America

US

United States

North America

Permissive

Framework

Multi-regulator framework (SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, state-level)

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

17 use cases
Full Profile
CA

Canada

North America

Permissive

Framework

CSA Regulatory Framework

Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA)

Full Profile

Asia

SG

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Permissive

Framework

Payment Services Act (PSA)

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

Full Profile
HK

Hong Kong

East Asia

Permissive

Framework

Licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms

Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

Full Profile

Oceania

AU

Australia

Oceania

Permissive

Framework

ASIC Regulatory Framework

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)

Full Profile
Intelligence

Full Asset × Jurisdiction Matrix

Overall regulatory status for all tracked Bitcoin assets across every jurisdiction.

AssetEUUSUKSGHKCAAU
BTC
–
✓
–
–
–
–
–
WBTC
~
–
–
–
–
–
–
cbBTC
✓
–
–
–
–
–
–
tBTC
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
L-BTC
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
RBTC
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ORDI
–
?
–
–
–
–
–
SATS
–
?
–
–
–
–
–
IBIT
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Legend:
✓Permitted
~Restricted
✕Prohibited
?Unclear/Pending
–No data
Detailed Status Check

Regulatory Stance Legend

Permissive

Clear 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