This year has been marked by increased regulatory clarity, enabling institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies. A TRM Labs report highlights that more than 70% of jurisdictions have developed new regulations for stablecoins, which have become key to institutional adoption. Regulators in the U.S., EU, Japan, Hong Kong, and the UAE have adopted standards for issuance, reserves, and redemptions of stablecoins.
Regulation in Brazil: In November 2025, Brazil finally implemented its regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The new rules require firms to comply with anti-money laundering and transparency regulations, and transactions exceeding USD 100,000 will be subject to enhanced reporting requirements. The new rules are expected to further boost the use of stablecoins in the country.
Regulation in Canada: Canada has tightened regulations around stablecoins, allowing only fiat-backed stablecoins that are fully reserved and redeemable at face value. This is expected to drive market growth and innovation in 2026.
These developments point to a global trend toward clearer and more efficient regulations that will enable further development of crypto markets and blockchain technology.
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Global Crypto Policy Overview 2025/26🚨🚨
This year has been marked by increased regulatory clarity, enabling institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies. A TRM Labs report highlights that more than 70% of jurisdictions have developed new regulations for stablecoins, which have become key to institutional adoption. Regulators in the U.S., EU, Japan, Hong Kong, and the UAE have adopted standards for issuance, reserves, and redemptions of stablecoins.
Regulation in Brazil: In November 2025, Brazil finally implemented its regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The new rules require firms to comply with anti-money laundering and transparency regulations, and transactions exceeding USD 100,000 will be subject to enhanced reporting requirements. The new rules are expected to further boost the use of stablecoins in the country.
Regulation in Canada: Canada has tightened regulations around stablecoins, allowing only fiat-backed stablecoins that are fully reserved and redeemable at face value. This is expected to drive market growth and innovation in 2026.
These developments point to a global trend toward clearer and more efficient regulations that will enable further development of crypto markets and blockchain technology.