The Cryptopolitan report on cryptocurrency regulation in 2025 shows that oversight structures are gradually becoming more organized compared to the chaos of previous years, yet global frameworks are still out of reach.
Overview of the Current State of Crypto Regulation
According to the Cryptopolitan report, current cryptocurrency regulations have developed in many countries, with 40 out of 138 jurisdictions meeting FATF standards. This is only a slight increase from last year, but highlights the need for global consistency. Regulatory structures are grouped into three main zones: supportive, restrictive, and undecided.
Challenges and Issues in Regulation
Despite ongoing changes, many countries face significant challenges. For instance, reports show that illegal cryptocurrency flows exceeded $51 billion in 2024. An example is the ByBit breach, linked to North Korea, resulting in $1.5 billion in losses. At the same time, the MiCA legislation came into effect in Europe, contributing to a 70% increase in trading volumes in the first quarter.
Future Prospects for the Cryptocurrency Market
In 2025, 83% of firms plan to increase their cryptocurrency exposure, and 76% of investors are considering tokenized assets by 2026. 18 of the 20 G20 countries are actively piloting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), positioning them as part of a new monetary model. This suggests the coexistence of state-backed tokens and regulated stablecoins within a single financial system.
Cryptocurrency regulation in 2025 shows significant progress compared to the past, although many questions remain. Global coordination and the development of regulatory sandboxes could lead to a dual system combining centralized and decentralized models.
