Buying, tax and regulation by country. Educational summaries — not tax advice; always check official guidance for where you live. 19 guides.
Crypto doesn’t stop at borders — but the rules do. These guides cover how buying, tax and regulation differ from country to country, in plain English, with the local specifics that actually matter. They’re educational summaries, not tax or legal advice; always check the official guidance where you live.
Start with your own country’s tax and buying guide, and treat every figure as a starting point to verify — rules change often, and your personal position may differ.
How cryptocurrency works in Brazil — Latin America's biggest market. The 2022 legal framework, the central ban
How cryptocurrency works in Japan — one of the world's most regulated markets. Licensing under the FSA, the le
A plain-English guide to cryptocurrency in Nigeria — why adoption is so high, how the naira and CBN rules have
How cryptocurrency works in South Korea — real-name trading rules, the big domestic exchanges, the famous 'kim
How cryptocurrency works in the United Arab Emirates — Dubai's VARA regulator, free zones, the tax picture, an
A step-by-step guide to buying cryptocurrency in Australia — using an AUSTRAC-registered exchange, passing ID
A plain-English, step-by-step guide to buying cryptocurrency in the UK — choosing an FCA-registered exchange,
A step-by-step guide to buying cryptocurrency in the United States — choosing a regulated exchange, passing ID
A balanced look at the legal status of cryptocurrency globally — where it's regulated, restricted, or banned,
How the Financial Conduct Authority regulates crypto in the UK: registration, the financial-promotions regime,
How the SEC and other US agencies regulate crypto: the securities question, the SEC vs CFTC divide, major enfo
A plain-English guide to MiCA — the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation: what it covers, how it affects e
How crypto is taxed in Australia: capital gains tax, the CGT discount, income from staking and airdrops, recor
How crypto is taxed in Canada: capital gains vs business income, the 50% inclusion rate, staking and airdrops,
How crypto is taxed in Germany: the one-year holding rule, private sales transactions, the tax-free allowance,
How crypto is taxed in India: the 30% flat tax on gains, the 1% TDS, the no-loss-offset rule, and where to fin
How crypto is taxed in Ireland: capital gains tax, the annual CGT exemption, income tax on staking and airdrop
How crypto is taxed in Singapore: no general capital gains tax, when trading becomes taxable income, GST treat
In most countries, owning and trading crypto is legal but regulated — how it’s taxed and which services you can use varies a lot. Each regional guide summarises the current position, but always confirm with your national regulator or tax authority.
Very often, yes. Many countries tax crypto gains as capital gains, and some tax activity like staking or mining as income. Our tax guides explain the common treatments — but this is education, not tax advice.
Not always. Availability, verification rules and payment methods differ by region, and some exchanges exclude certain countries entirely. Check the exchange’s own terms and your local rules before signing up.