Chapter 10
Global Regulatory Differences
Crypto policy spans a spectrum from open licensing hubs to outright bans. Singapore, the UAE, and Switzerland compete for compliant business with clear frameworks. Other countries restrict retail trading, block exchanges, or criminalize certain uses. Global teams constantly navigate this patchwork.
Nigeria, India, and China illustrate shifting stances — partial liberalization in some channels, hard restrictions in others. Africa and Latin America often combine high retail adoption with unclear or evolving rules, creating both opportunity and enforcement risk for local operators.
Users should know their local status before large exposure. Builders should not assume a Dubai or BVI entity alone satisfies every market they serve. Responsible expansion means country-by-country analysis — not copying another project's disclaimer.