Regulation
6 articles
What is KYC, and why does your exchange want your ID?
Signing up for a crypto exchange means handing over your ID and a selfie. Here is what KYC is, why it's required, and what it means for the idea of 'anonymous' crypto.
Editorial TeamCrypto and your bank: why transfers sometimes get flagged
Sent money to an exchange and watched your bank pause, question, or block it? Here is why banks treat crypto transfers cautiously and how to move money without setting off alarms.
Editorial TeamStablecoin laws in 2026 — what's actually different
Stablecoin regulation has gone from theoretical to concrete in the last 18 months. Here's the user-facing version of what changed.
Editorial TeamUS crypto rules in 2026 — what changed and what didn't
The American regulatory environment looks very different from where it was two years ago. Here's the practical summary for a normal user.
Editorial TeamThe travel rule — and why your exchange asks weird questions
Ever wondered why a withdrawal over a certain amount asks who the recipient is? That's the travel rule. Here's what it actually does.
Editorial TeamMiCA, one year in: what European users actually need to know
Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation has been live for over a year. The headline summary: stricter KYC, fewer exchanges, slightly safer infrastructure.
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