DeFi Regulation
Laws and rules that governments create to control how DeFi protocols operate. Includes requirements like licensing, reporting, and user verification.
Example
Under the EU's MiCA rules, stablecoin issuers must hold reserves and get licensed, affecting which tokens Europeans can easily access.
Core Concepts
⚙️How It Works
- 1
Governments Assess
Regulators study DeFi risks and benefits
- 2
Laws Drafted
New rules created for crypto businesses
- 3
Compliance Required
Protocols must follow rules or face penalties
- 4
Enforcement
Regulators take action against non-compliant projects
📊Key Numbers
2024
MiCA (EU)
full enforcement
Pending
US Stablecoin Bill
expected 2025
$3,000
Travel Rule
threshold for ID sharing