{"id":29939,"date":"2025-05-20T10:23:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T08:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/?p=29939"},"modified":"2026-07-10T11:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:00:35","slug":"pwc-global-crypto-regulation-trends-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/crypto-regulations\/pwc-global-crypto-regulation-trends-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"PWC: Global crypto regulation trends for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29939\" class=\"elementor elementor-29939\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e7c1029 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e7c1029\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2443696f elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2443696f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" data-src=\"https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/rohirov\/2026\/03\/Blog-Icon.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-36274 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 40px; 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It is an exciting time for the crypto industry as the US looks primed to take on a leadership role in the integration of DeFi with\u00a0TradFi.\u00a0It can be\u00a0read\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/legal.pwc.de\/content\/services\/global-crypto-regulation-report\/pwc-global-crypto-regulation-report-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">It is an exciting time for the crypto industry as the US looks primed to take on a leadership role in the integration of DeFi with TradFi.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Crystal Intelligence has provided this summary to help all players in the crypto industry understand the implications for them.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Global\u00a0crypto regulation trends\u00a0in 2025<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This section provides an overall glimpse at crypto regulation globally, and focuses on the US, which is key to shaping the future of crypto\u2019s integration into the broader financial framework.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The chart below shows the status quo in selected countries and\u00a0jurisdictions, with a key at the foot of the chart.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29941 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/rohirov\/2025\/05\/PwC-tab-bigger-20250520-081611-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1265\" height=\"2560\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/rohirov\/2025\/05\/PwC-tab-bigger-20250520-081611-scaled.png 1265w, https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/rohirov\/2025\/05\/PwC-tab-bigger-20250520-081611-148x300.png 148w, https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/rohirov\/2025\/05\/PwC-tab-bigger-20250520-081611-506x1024.png 506w, https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/rohirov\/2025\/05\/PwC-tab-bigger-20250520-081611-768x1554.png 768w, https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/rohirov\/2025\/05\/PwC-tab-bigger-20250520-081611-759x1536.png 759w, https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/rohirov\/2025\/05\/PwC-tab-bigger-20250520-081611-1012x2048.png 1012w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1265px) 100vw, 1265px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1265px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1265\/2560;\" \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em>From the PwC\u00a0Global Crypto Regulation Report 2025, Pages 4 &amp; 5\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Global crypto regulation trends in 2025 by country, region, or\u00a0jurisdiction\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>USA\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In 2025, President Trump adopts a more crypto-friendly position, shifting away from former President Biden\u2019s \u2018regulation by enforcement\u2019 approach. Legislators are reassessing a range of crypto bills that could establish clearer oversight and regulation. For compliance officers, this means aligning internal controls with a clearer U.S. regulatory outlook.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Asia\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Asian financial centers like Hong Kong and Singapore are leading the way with improved crypto regulations that promote growth while mitigating risks. Both are implementing crypto exchange licensing regimes and stablecoin frameworks that ensure consumer protection without stifling innovation. Crystal sees these frameworks as key benchmarks for international licensing and exchange governance.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>The European Union (EU)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esma.europa.eu\/esmas-activities\/digital-finance-and-innovation\/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation<\/a> (MiCAR) is in effect, but a transitional period, called \u2018grandfathering,\u2019 will allow firms to operate under their member-state rules until mid-2026. However, varying timelines between EU countries have created regulatory inconsistencies that could adversely impact business strategies and access to markets. Compliance teams must track member-state differences to avoid strategic blind spots.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>The Middle East\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Led by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, several Middle Eastern countries are adopting comprehensive crypto regulatory frameworks to encourage fintech investment. The trend has spread to other emerging economies such as South Africa. These developments are crucial for investigative agencies tracing cross-border activity.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>The United Kingdom (UK)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The UK\u00a0indicated\u00a0its intention to expand its crypto asset framework in late 2024, when His Majesty\u2019s (HM) Treasury\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SkzilJbvIzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">announced <\/a>that a range of crypto assets and stablecoins would be brought under its regulatory wing. Meanwhile, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) initiated a \u2018nuts and bolts\u2019 consultation, and the full crypto framework will be implemented during 2026. Investigators and risk professionals should prepare for stricter enforcement and clearer operational guidelines.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">General global\u00a0crypto regulation trends in 2025<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Increased stablecoin regulation worldwide:\u00a0Scrutiny of stablecoins by regulatory authorities is increasing globally, with the EU already completely regulating them. The US, UK, and several Asian countries are developing regulatory frameworks for stablecoins as well.\u00a0Crystal sees these frameworks as key benchmarks for international licensing and exchange governance.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Intensified AML and transparency requirements:\u00a0Anti-money laundering (AML) laws for digital assets are tightening globally, and most\u00a0jurisdictions\u00a0are implementing the Financial Action Task Force\u2019s (FATF) \u2018Travel Rule,\u2019 if they have not already done so. Meanwhile, regulators worldwide are targeting opacity and abuse by enforcing customer identification processes and sanctioning illicit mixing services.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Growth of crypto integration with the\u00a0TradFi\u00a0system:\u00a0Governments are accelerating the blending of digital assets with\u00a0TradFi, with several of them experimenting with crypto-specific digital sandboxes. For example, the EU and UK are piloting digital securities sandboxes while also testing the issuing of blockchain-based government bonds.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Increased\u00a0emphasis on data governance:\u00a0As\u00a0uptake of blockchain and tokenization increases globally, authorities\u00a0are enacting stricter data\u00a0accuracy, security, and accessibility requirements\u00a0for crypto firms, heightening the\u00a0expectations of how crypto firms manage\u00a0their customers\u2019 data.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Greater scrutiny of crypto and DeFi innovation:\u00a0Regulators worldwide are increasing their oversight role over DeFi and crypto projects, while authorities such as those in the US and EU are\u00a0seeking\u00a0to apply existing AML rules to DeFi protocols, foretelling a likely \u201csame risk, same rule\u201d approach.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Focus area: The crypto regulation landscape in the US\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">President Trump\u2019s pro-crypto election platform, ascent to office, key appointments and dismissals, and adoption of crypto-forward executive actions while repudiating crypto-hesitant ones has blown open the markets. The US looks set to be a world leader as it\u00a0heralds\u00a0a new era for digital assets which will change the game for how digital asset business and governance look now and in future, both domestically and abroad.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Alignment in the US crypto regulation industry\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Unlike the disjointed messaging of the past, blockchain projects, financial institutions (FIs), and regulators can innovate within a coherent regulatory framework:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">TradFi\u00a0and decentralized finance (DeFi) will integrate more seamlessly owing to clearer custody and blockchain laws.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Securities and Exchange Commission\u2019s (SEC) new digital assets framework will accelerate institutional investors\u2019 entry into the market.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">So-called \u2018crypto-native\u2019 companies (which already have blockchain technology incorporated into their business architecture) will have a clearer regulatory path.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Digital Asset Working Group, which embeds innovation within a clear regulatory framework, was\u00a0established\u00a0by Executive Order.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Service and product innovation\u00a0in\u00a0US\u00a0crypto regulation\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">As the regulatory framework becomes clear, the U.S. crypto landscape will be transformed for market entrants, and institutional adoption will accelerate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>1. Staked Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs):<\/strong>\u00a0ETFS\u00a0have been approved across various blockchain networks.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The SEC\u2019s progressive new position on digital asset ETFs has ushered in a new phase of crypto investment opportunities:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Increased mainstream interest in networks beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">ETFs have improved liquidity and market depth.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Investors have opportunities to create passive income.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>2. Entrenched Stablecoin Regulation:\u00a0<\/strong>The US looks set to embrace comprehensive stablecoin legislation, thus exploiting stablecoins\u2019 full potential.<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bank-issued stablecoins, backed by insured\u00a0deposits.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Greater consumer protections\u00a0backed 1:1 with high-quality assets.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Integrated with\u00a0TradFi.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A clear legal framework that lets fintech and TradFi entities compete fairly while achieving compliance.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">New legislation such as the\u00a0Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025\u00a0(GENIUS Act) and the Executive Order prohibiting a US Central Bank digital Currency (CBDC) implies that the stablecoin economy is market-driven, rather than state-controlled. This will include stablecoin issuers, who are reassured by the regulatory framework.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>3. Market infrastructure and tokenized securities are expanding:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The\u00a0Digital Asset Working Group&#8217;s incoming recommendations\u00a0will raise tokenized securities adoption\u00a0and ensure compliance with US securities requirements.<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) will become popular, and firms will flourish in refreshed regulatory clarity.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Intermediaries and regular exchanges will integrate blockchain transactions and make capital markets more efficient.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The SEC and the\u00a0Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will cooperate on classifying and integrating commodity and security assets.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">These changes will\u00a0improve transparency, shorten settlement times, and integrate\u00a0blockchain tech within a sound regulatory regime.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Conclusion on US crypto regulation\u00a0and its global footprint\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The U.S. is shifting toward transparent, innovation-friendly crypto regulation,\u00a0which will\u00a0influence\u00a0global\u00a0crypto adoption\u00a0policy. The industry should, however,\u00a0be\u00a0cognizant\u00a0that cross-border and interstate, and federal-to-state legislative fluctuations carry the\u00a0inherent risk of regulatory arbitrage.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Alongside Europe\u2019s MiCAR and the progress observed in Asian countries such as Hong Kong, a clearer U.S. framework could create the groundwork for universal regulation standards, bolster adoption at an institutional level, and help develop a harmonized global digital asset ecosystem that assimilates into the wider financial system.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Views from global standard-setting bodies<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Here, the report\u00a0provides feedback\u00a0and predictions from the world\u2019s key standard-setters for crypto regulation.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>The Financial Stability Board: the global crypto regulatory framework\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Financial Stability Board (FSB) first published its global regulatory <a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fsb.org\/2023\/07\/fsb-global-regulatory-framework-for-crypto-asset-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">framework<\/a>\u00a0for managing crypto assets in July 2023. \u200b<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">It recommended, firstly, bringing crypto asset actions into the regulatory fold, and secondly, planning for stablecoins. Its key principles include &#8220;same activity, same risk, same regulation,&#8221; promoting high-level, flexible, and technology-neutral guidelines for the crypto industry. The FSB outlines a global regulatory framework for crypto-assets and stablecoins, stressing the safeguarding of client assets and cross-border cooperation.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The FSB emphasizes the need for strong governance, risk management, and transparency in global stablecoin arrangements. Authorities must ensure timely redemption and robust regulatory compliance before GSC arrangements commence in their jurisdictions. \u200b<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The FSB also\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fsb.org\/2024\/10\/g20-crypto-asset-policy-implementation-roadmap-status-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reported<\/a> in October 2024 that 93% of its members have plans for new or revised frameworks for crypto-assets, and 88% for stablecoins. \u200bMeanwhile, a majority of FSB members (62% for crypto-assets and 60% for stablecoins) expect to align with the FSB framework by 2025. However, many issuers and service providers\u00a0operate\u00a0without robust regulations, presenting challenges due to inconsistent implementation of the FSB framework.\u200b<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Basel Committee on Banking Supervision\u2019s global prudential standards\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS)\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bis.org\/bcbs\/publ\/d579.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">finalized<\/a> crypto asset exposure rules in July 2024, effective January 2026, requiring\u00a0jurisdictions\u00a0to align their regulations. Unbacked and unstable crypto assets face stricter treatment.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">BCBS divides crypto assets into two groups:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Group one:\u00a0<\/strong>These crypto assets, like stablecoins and tokenized assets, follow Basel rules. Add-ons or fees apply for weak infrastructure or high risks.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Group two:\u00a0<\/strong>Group 2 crypto assets, including unbacked and algorithmic stablecoins, face conservative capital treatment, split into Group 2a (meeting hedging criteria) and 2b (not meeting).<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Disclosure requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>Banks must report crypto activities and classifications annually. Semi-annual updates cover capital and liquidity and are monitored by regulators.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>The Financial Action Task Force\u2019s commitment to financial integrity\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u200bIn July 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released, alongside its annual\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/crypto-regulations\/fatf-2023-24-report-crypto-compliance-risks-gaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report<\/a>, its fifth update on jurisdictions&#8217; compliance with Recommendation 15 (R.15) concerning virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs).<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Global implementation of R.15\u00a0remains\u00a0weak, with 75% of\u00a0jurisdictions\u00a0only partially or not compliant, and many lacking risk assessments or regulatory decisions. The &#8220;Travel Rule&#8221; is poorly enforced, with 30% lacking legislation and weak implementation in compliant areas.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The\u00a0FATF urges\u00a0urgent action and will support struggling\u00a0jurisdictions\u00a0while\u00a0monitoring\u00a0progress and issue a follow-up report later in 2025.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A call to action from Standard-Setting Bodies (SSBs) for crypto regulation\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO):\u00a0<\/strong>In November 2023, IOSCO issued 18 recommendations for regulating crypto-asset service providers. They aim to align crypto rules with traditional finance, emphasizing investor protection and market integrity.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In December 2023, IOSCO issued nine DeFi\u00a0recommendations\u00a0on structure, risks, disclosures, enforcement, and cooperation. An October 2024\u00a0report\u00a0urged better crypto risk education for retail investors.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>\u200bThe FSB:\u00a0<\/strong>In November 2023, the FSB\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fsb.org\/2023\/11\/the-financial-stability-implications-of-multifunction-crypto-asset-intermediaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reported<\/a>\u00a0on the financial stability risks from multi-function crypto-asset intermediaries (MCIs). MCIs combine services like trading, custody, and token issuance. MCIs offer efficiencies but create vulnerabilities like leverage, liquidity mismatches, and operational risks. Combining functions without strong controls and transparency worsens these risks.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The FSB warned that a major MCI failure could disrupt the crypto ecosystem due to its centrality and interconnectedness. Though current threats are limited, stronger cooperation and regulation are essential.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In October 2024, the FSB\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fsb.org\/2024\/10\/the-financial-stability-implications-of-tokenisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reported<\/a>\u00a0that while DLT-based tokenization poses no immediate risk, rapid growth could threaten financial stability. The report warns that tokenization may heighten liquidity, leverage, and valuation risks, especially if regulation lags or products become overly complex.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The FSB urges better data collection, legal clarity, and global cooperation. Proactive oversight is vital to safeguard financial stability amid tokenization\u2019s growth.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u200bWorldwide crypto regulation developments in selected\u00a0jurisdictions\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The report then focuses on the crypto adoption and regulation status of selected countries and\u00a0jurisdictions. Crystal will provide snapshots of PwC\u2019s findings over the coming weeks.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Conclusions on the PwC crypto regulation report\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This report offers a detailed and insightful foundation for understanding emerging regulatory models on the global crypto regulatory landscape. It is an exciting time for the crypto industry as the US looks primed to take on a leadership role in the integration of DeFi with\u00a0TradFi.\u00a0It can be\u00a0read\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/legal.pwc.de\/content\/services\/global-crypto-regulation-report\/pwc-global-crypto-regulation-report-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0It is an exciting time for the crypto industry as the US looks primed to take on a leadership role in the integration of DeFi with TradFi.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">It is also a daunting time.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The\u00a0inception\u00a0and adoption of\u00a0new technologies\u00a0will challenge regulators and exchange\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/crystalintelligence.com\/crypto-analytics-for-compliance\/crypto-compliance-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compliance<\/a> teams alike. 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