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Global Crypto Regulatory News - 1 April 2025
March 29, 2025
Whilst Blockpass monitors and adapts to regulatory changes around the world, we only cover some of the news and developments in articles on the Blockpass blog. However, to showcase more information around what is going on in the blockchain and crypto regulatory scene around the world, we’ve selected some prominent or interesting news and articles that feature relevant crypto regulatory and compliance developments.
- US SEC to Work on Effective Crypto Policy
At the initial roundtable discussion to discuss crypto regulation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has begun to work on improving how regulations are applied in America.
- Utah Pushes Crypto but Not for Reserve
Despite passing a crypto bill, ‘Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments’, to integrate crypto into Utah’s legal framework, a clause that included a bitcoin reserve was scrapped.
- Bitcoin Bill Passed in Kentucky
The Kentucky Senate voted unanimously to pass a new bill protecting the right of people to use and store digital assets in self-hosted wallets, and protecting miners from discriminatory laws.
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/kentucky-senate-passes-bill-protecting-bitcoin-self-custody-rights
- Brazil Regulates Bitcoin Salaries
The introduction of a bill sees a proposal to regulate crypto payments for wages, remunerations and labor benefits, intended partially to boost crypto use and the FinTech sector in Brazil.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazil-bill-bitcoin-salary-regulation
- Regulation Coming for Digital Assets in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is working on producing legislation for digital assets, including a regulatory sandbox and data protection measures, as the country advances its FinTech sector.
- New Pakistani Council Regulates Crypto
The Pakistan Cryptocurrency Council has been created to oversee blockchain technology and digital asset regulation as the country sees a surge in adopting and using cryptocurrencies.
https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/pakistan-launches-cryptocurrency-council-to-regulate-digital-assets/
- Ghanaian MP Calls for Crypto Regulation
An MP in Ghana is calling for an update to the country’s laws that would see crypto regulated as Ghana looks to shift to take advantage of modern innovations and improve its global reach.
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1388156/francis-xavier-sosu-calls-for-law-on-crypto-and.html
- Crypto Regulation Comes to Armenia
The adoption of a new law in Armenia, as well as amendments to existing laws, are intended to bring regulatory clarity, stability and transparency to the country’s growing crypto scene.
- Montenegro Introduces Crypto Regulation
In a move that aligns with FATF recommendations, amendments to Montenegro’s AML laws sees the regulation of crypto that cover custody, management, trading and related services.
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e512e129-e162-4a34-adab-75c706e2d0dc