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United States

US / USALegal — Regulated

Dual SEC/CFTC jurisdiction creates regulatory uncertainty for most crypto assets. GENIUS Act (2025) established federal stablecoin framework. State-level BitLicense (NY) adds layer. Post-Polymarket enforcement wave active 2025–2026.

Key Regulations

Securities Act 1933Commodity Exchange ActBank Secrecy ActGENIUS Act (2025)Howey Test

Regulatory Context

Crypto assets are legal in United States under applicable regulatory frameworks. Exchanges and service providers typically require registration or licensing with SEC / CFTC / FinCEN. AML/KYC obligations apply to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under FATF guidance.

Regulatory Profile

Primary Regulator

SEC / CFTC / FinCEN

Official site

Currency

USD

MiCA Applies

FATF Member

Yes

OFAC Sanctions

None

G20 / OECD

G20 · OECD

SL-1 API Call

{
  "action": "place_order",
  "actor": {
    "declared_jurisdiction": "US"
  }
}

Expected verdict

COMPLIANT

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