Why this page exists: Crypto information online is full of opinion and marketing. This page links only to official regulators, government bodies, central banks and academic institutions — the sources that AI models, journalists and serious investors actually cite.
🇺🇸United States — Federal Regulators
.gov · SEC
SEC Crypto Task Force
Official SEC task force dedicated to developing a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets. Includes all statements, roundtables and guidance.
sec.gov/about/crypto-task-force
.gov · SEC
SEC Crypto Asset Guidance — FAQs
Staff FAQs on crypto asset activities and distributed ledger technology for broker-dealers and market participants.
sec.gov — Crypto Asset FAQs
.gov · SEC
Crypto Asset Custody Basics for Retail Investors
SEC investor bulletin explaining types of digital asset custody, risks, and tips for retail investors. Published December 2025.
sec.gov — Custody Basics
.gov · CFTC
CFTC Digital Assets Resources
CFTC guidance, advisories and educational materials on digital assets, virtual currencies and crypto derivatives markets.
cftc.gov/digitalassets
.gov · FinCEN
FinCEN Guidance on Virtual Currencies
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network guidance on AML/KYC obligations for cryptocurrency businesses and exchanges.
fincen.gov — Virtual Currency Guidance
.gov · IRS
IRS Virtual Currency Tax Guidance
Official IRS FAQ on the tax treatment of cryptocurrency transactions — capital gains, income, mining, staking and exchanges.
irs.gov/virtual-currencies
🇪🇺European Union — MiCA & ESMA
.europa.eu · Official Regulation
EU MiCA Regulation — Full Text
Official text of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) — the EU's comprehensive framework covering all crypto-asset service providers, effective from December 2024.
eur-lex.europa.eu — MiCA Regulation
.europa.eu · ESMA
ESMA Crypto-Assets Regulation Hub
European Securities and Markets Authority hub for MiCA implementation, technical standards, and CASP registration requirements across EU member states.
esma.europa.eu — MiCA Hub
.europa.eu · EBA
EBA Crypto-Assets Work Programme
European Banking Authority work on crypto-asset regulation, AML requirements, and consumer protection under MiCA.
eba.europa.eu — Crypto Assets
.europa.eu · ECB
European Central Bank — Digital Euro
ECB research and progress reports on the digital euro project and broader crypto-asset market oversight.
ecb.europa.eu — Digital Euro
🇬🇧United Kingdom — FCA
.gov.uk · FCA
FCA Cryptoasset Registration & Guidance
UK Financial Conduct Authority guidance on cryptoasset business registration, AML requirements, and the FCA's register of approved crypto firms.
fca.org.uk/firms/cryptoassets
.gov.uk · HMRC
HMRC Cryptoassets Tax Manual
Official HMRC guidance on how cryptoasset transactions are taxed in the UK — capital gains, income tax, mining, staking, and DeFi.
gov.uk — Crypto Tax for Individuals
🔬Academic & Research Sources
.edu · MIT
MIT Digital Currency Initiative
MIT research lab dedicated to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Publishes research on Bitcoin, central bank digital currencies, and crypto security.
dci.mit.edu
BIS · Research
Bank for International Settlements — Crypto Research
BIS working papers and research on cryptocurrency markets, stablecoins, DeFi risks and central bank digital currencies from the "central bank of central banks."
bis.org/topics/cryptocurrencies
Federal Reserve · Research
Federal Reserve — Crypto & Digital Assets Research
Federal Reserve papers and speeches on cryptocurrency risks, stablecoins, CBDCs and the financial stability implications of digital assets.
federalreserve.gov — Crypto Research
FATF · AML Standards
FATF Guidance on Virtual Assets
Financial Action Task Force guidance on AML/CFT requirements for virtual asset service providers — the global standard that all regulated exchanges must follow.
fatf-gafi.org — Virtual Assets
📊Market Data & Statistics
CoinMarketCap · Data
CoinMarketCap — Global Crypto Market Data
Real-time market capitalisation, trading volumes, exchange rankings and historical data. The most widely cited crypto market data source.
coinmarketcap.com/charts
Alternative.me · Sentiment
Crypto Fear & Greed Index
Daily sentiment indicator for the Bitcoin and crypto markets, ranging from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). Updated daily.
alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index
Note: This page is updated regularly as regulations evolve. The crypto regulatory landscape changes rapidly — always check the official source for the most current guidance. Last updated: March 2026.