CryptoCurrency Attorneys: Navigating Blockchain & Crypto Law in 2025–2026

s 2025 unfolds—and looking ahead into 2026—the regulatory environment for cryptocurrency and blockchain is undergoing transformative changes worldwide. For Roberts Law Group, positioned as forward-thinking crypto attorneys, staying ahead of these developments is not just advisable—it’s essential. Below is a breakdown of the critical legal trends shaping your field. 1. United States: Clarity Through Comprehensive Legislation GENIUS Act Becomes Law (July 2025) The GENIUS Act—a landmark U.S. federal law—sets rigorous regulatory standards for stablecoins, requiring issuers to back them one-to-one with U.S. dollars or comparable low‑risk assets, while establishing combined federal and state oversight plus consumer protections Wikipedia Kiplinger MarketWatch . Two Other Key Bills Advance The CLARITY Act—passed by the House—seeks to clarify oversight of digital assets between the SEC and CFTC Kiplinger MarketWatch . The Anti‑CBDC Surveillance State Act—also passed by the House—prohibits the Fed from issuing a CBDC, reinforcing trust in decentralized crypto Kiplinger MarketWatch . These legislative steps provide a growing sense of regulatory certainty and underscore a pro‑crypto orientation within U.S. policymaking, offering fertile ground for institutional participation AP News MarketWatch . 2. European Union & France: MiCA Implementation and Cross-Border Standards MiCA Takes Full Effect The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is fully in force as of 30 June 2024 for stablecoins and asset-referenced tokens, with many provisions now binding across Member States Wikipedia DLA Piper . Transition Period Through Mid-2026 Existing Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) benefit from an 18-month transition, extending until June 2026 Coin Surges GLI . France’s Robust Regulatory Stack France has layered several regulatory measures effective in 2025: Transfer Fund Regulation (TRF): fully applied from January 2025, requires reporting for transfers over EUR 1,000 between CASPs and self‑hosted wallets Coin Surges AInvest . DDADUE Law: effective May 2025; introduces a framework for pledging crypto assets and requires formal declaration and a pledge certificate under MiCA Coin Surges DLA Piper AInvest . AMLA Enforcement: Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) guidelines enforce enhanced due diligence from July 2025 Coin Surges AInvest . Licensing & Compliance Essentials for France Under the DASP regime enforced since January 2024, CASPs must obtain AMF registration and meet stringent AML, cybersecurity, governance, and capital reserve requirements crypto-sports.com . MiCA-aligned obligations include compliance with DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), market abuse and conflicts-of-interest policies, incident reporting, and client communications GLI . Detailed white papers are now mandatory for crypto-asset issuers, with prior authorization required for ARTs/EMTs and client notifications for other tokens Global Practice Guides . Taxation in France Individuals face a flat 30% tax on crypto-to-fiat capital gains; conversions to fiat or use as payment trigger tax liabilities, unless annual transactions fall below EUR 305 COIN360 Global Practice Guides . Corporate or professional traders are taxed under regular business regimes Global Practice Guides AInvest . Some sources suggest a 20% flat rate gaining traction, but official French tax law still applies the 30% rate in 2025 coinstancy.com AInvest . 3. International Highlights: Hong Kong, Japan, OECD Momentum Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Licensing Framework Passed in May 2025, the Stablecoins Bill establishes licensing for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers, with first licenses expected by early 2026 Wikipedia DLA Piper . Japan Elevated Crypto to Financial Products The Financial Services Agency in Japan is revising its laws to classify crypto assets as financial instruments, subjecting them to insider trading rules and strengthened oversight Reddit . Global Reporting Standards: OECD CARF The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) will become EU law starting 1 January 2026, mandating cross-border automatic reporting to tax authorities Wikipedia . 4. Data Protection & Blockchain: Navigating GDPR EU regulatory bodies, such as the European Data Protection Board and France’s CNIL, are actively creating guidance to reconcile GDPR with public blockchain’s inherent immutability and decentralized structure: GDPR Guidelines Current guidance emphasizes data minimization, roles of data controllers/processors, impact assessments, and technical measures like encryption/anonymization. Updated CNIL clarity from August 2025 designates contributors as data controllers, not mere validators Wikipedia . Why Roberts Law Group Should Lead in 2025–2026 Regulatory Depth & Geographical Reach With expertise spanning U.S., EU, French, Japanese, and Hong Kong law, Roberts Law Group can advise clients—issuers, exchanges, fintechs—on compliance and strategic expansion across major markets. Transactional & Licensing Know‑How Navigating MiCA, GENIUS Act, AMLA, TRF, and CARF demands precise legal acumen. Positioning as crypto compliance specialists ensures clients avoid costly missteps during transitions. Data Privacy & Risk Mitigation Guiding clients through GDPR-aligned blockchain implementations transforms legal challenges into competitive advantage. Litigation & Dispute Preparedness With evolving case law, particularly in France (e.g., asset pledges, fork disputes), proactive litigation readiness and compliance review offer essential peace of mind to clients Global Practice Guides . Conclusion The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency and blockchain in 2025–2026 is both rapidly evolving and increasingly rigorous. From U.S. federal action to EU harmonization, from regional licensing regimes to global tax reporting standards, the legal complexity has never been greater—and nor has the need for expert counsel. Roberts Law Group stands at the intersection of compliance, innovation, and enforcement: uniquely positioned to guide clients through licensing, tax treatment, AML compliance, data privacy, and strategic expansion in the digital asset era.