Is crypto legal in United States of America?

“A digital asset is stored electronically and can be bought, sold, owned, transferred or traded.”

“An administrator or exchanger that (1) accepts and transmits a convertible virtual currency or (2) buys or sells convertible virtual currency for any reason is a money transmitter under FinCEN’s regulations, unless a limitation to or exemption from the definition applies to the person. Money transmitters are a category of money services business (MSB). MSBs must register with FinCEN.”

“The GENIUS Act was enacted on July 18, 2025. It establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoin activities ... and sets forth various regulatory and licensing requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers.”

“Digital assets are treated as property, and the general tax principles applicable to all property transactions also apply to transactions involving digital assets.”

“This assessment focuses on risks associated with what is commonly referred to as decentralized finance (DeFi) services, which are virtual asset protocols and services that purport to allow for some form of automated peer-to-peer transactions, often through self-executing code known as smart contracts.”

“This notice announces that the Treasury Department and the IRS intend to issue guidance addressing the treatment of certain non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as collectibles under § 408(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.”

“There shall be a moratorium on air permit issuance and renewal for electric generating facilities that utilize a carbon-based fuel and that provide, in whole or in part, behind-the-meter electric energy consumed or utilized by a cryptocurrency mining operation that uses proof-of-work authentication methods. Such moratorium shall be in effect for two years.”

“This page lists SEC enforcement actions involving crypto assets and cyber issues, including cases against crypto asset trading platforms, token issuers, and other market participants.”