This article discusses how major financial companies like Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are moving beyond fear of crypto and actively integrating it into their operations. They are acquiring key crypto infrastructure to streamline payments and enhance compliance, positioning themselves to offer faster and cheaper transactions.

This article outlines 18 effective KYC tactics that help crypto platforms onboard users more quickly while minimizing fraud. It emphasizes the need for tailored approaches instead of traditional banking methods, focusing on compliance and user experience.

The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is now active in 48 countries, requiring crypto service providers to report user transaction data to tax authorities. This initiative aims to enhance tax transparency and reduce tax evasion by facilitating automatic information sharing among jurisdictions starting in 2027.

This article provides a practical guide for crypto businesses on developing effective KYC (Know Your Customer) frameworks. It addresses compliance with regulations like MiCA and the Travel Rule while focusing on enhancing user onboarding experiences. The guide offers strategies for scalable, dynamic KYC processes that improve conversion rates.

The SEC issued guidance for broker-dealers on how to manage crypto asset securities, emphasizing the need for physical possession or control of private keys. Organizations must implement security policies and plans to handle disruptions and legal requests related to these assets.

Starting January 1, 2026, UK trading platforms must collect personal details from cryptocurrency traders, including transaction data and tax numbers, to enhance compliance with capital gains tax. Fines will be imposed on both traders and exchanges for non-compliance, potentially leading users to seek noncompliant platforms. The government expects to raise £315 million in tax revenue by April 2030.

The IRS has lost two key crypto initiative directors, Seth Wilks and Raj Mukherjee, who accepted voluntary resignation offers amid staff cuts. Both officials were involved in improving crypto taxation and compliance but are now on paid administrative leave after their departure from the agency.