US Crypto Regulators & Protocol Resources
Official US regulatory bodies, protocol documentation, and fraud reporting tools for cryptocurrency.
- https://bitcoin.org
Bitcoin.org
The original Bitcoin protocol information site with links to Bitcoin Core downloads and developer documentation.
Linked - https://bitcoincore.org
Bitcoin Core
Official reference-client downloads for the Bitcoin Core software. Always verify SHA-256 hashes before installing.
Linked - https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin
Bitcoin GitHub Repository
The open-source code repository for Bitcoin Core, source code, release notes, and issue tracking.
Linked - https://github.com/bitcoin/bips
Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs)
The live index of all Bitcoin Improvement Proposals, the canonical source, always current by definition.
Linked - https://ethereum.org
Ethereum.org
Official Ethereum protocol documentation, wallet directory, staking guide, and developer learning hub.
Linked - https://eips.ethereum.org
Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs)
The live EIP index, all proposed and finalized Ethereum protocol changes.
Linked - https://github.com/ethereum
Ethereum GitHub
Core client repositories and protocol specifications for Ethereum.
Linked - https://www.irs.gov/filing/digital-assets
IRS, Digital Assets Hub
The IRS official hub page for all digital asset tax guidance, linking to every relevant form and notice.
Checked - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/frequently-asked-questions-on-digital-asset-transactions
IRS, Digital Asset FAQs
Plain-language FAQ format covering crypto tax obligations for US taxpayers.
Checked - https://www.fincen.gov
FinCEN
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the primary US AML regulator for crypto businesses (MSB registration and guidance).
Linked - https://www.sec.gov
SEC, Digital Asset Guidance
Securities and Exchange Commission, regulatory guidance on digital assets classified as securities.
Checked - https://www.cftc.gov
CFTC
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, primary regulator for crypto derivatives and assets classified as commodities.
Linked - https://reportfraud.ftc.gov
FTC, Report Fraud
Official US consumer fraud reporting portal for reporting crypto scams and fraudulent schemes.
Linked - https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov
OFAC Sanctions List Search
Official US sanctions screening tool, relevant for wallet and address screening awareness.
Linked - https://www.occ.treas.gov
OCC (Office of the Comptroller)
Regulates national banks and federal savings associations, issues interpretive letters on crypto custody and stablecoin activities.
Linked - https://www.fdic.gov
FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, issues guidance on banks engaging in crypto-related activities and deposit insurance limits.
Linked - https://www.consumerfinance.gov
CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, handles complaints about crypto financial products and consumer protection enforcement.
Linked - https://www.fincen.gov/msb-registrant-search
FinCEN MSB Registrant Search
Public lookup tool to verify if a crypto exchange or money service business is properly registered with FinCEN.
Linked - https://www.dfs.ny.gov/virtual_currency_businesses
NYDFS Virtual Currency
New York Department of Financial Services BitLicense page, the strictest US state-level crypto business licensing regime.
Linked - https://www.ic3.gov
IC3 (FBI Internet Crime)
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center for reporting cryptocurrency fraud, ransomware payments, and investment scams.
Linked