Regulations and Laws in Cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

Crypto Regulations
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Introduction
The fast advancement of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based technologies has led to increased exploitation from criminals. Criminals use these technologies to commit cyber-attacks, extortions plan, ransomware, illicit traffic drugs, perpetrate fraudulent transactions and scams, and later launder the funds from these atrocities. The meteoric rise of these digital assets has raised questions about their exploitation by criminals to launder money and commit other crimes in untraceable and anonymous ways. Research on several factors, including the team, the topic, and trading insights, has uncovered warning flags for these cryptocurrencies. These atrocities have created policies and regulations to protect users and tackle the crimes related to these issues. The rules will pinpoint, start investigating, assist, and prosecute cases encompassing the felonious use of digital assets, with a particular emphasis on virtual currency transactions, combining and plummeting services, service suppliers, as well as other institutions that facilitate the widespread abuse of cryptocurrency and similar technologies for criminal purposes. This paper discusses the regulations and laws relating to cryptocurrencies and NFTs and their benefits and cons.
Cryptocurrency
A cryptocurrency is an encrypted virtual currency that makes counterfeiting and double-spending almost impractical (Chohan, 2017). Unlike traditional currencies, virtual currencies are not controlled by any central authority; therefore, they are immune to government manipulation and intervention. Crypto refers to a range of encryption techniques and cryptographic approaches, including hashing algorithms, public-private key pairs, and elliptical curve encryption. Bitcoin is the most well-known and valuable cryptocurrency. It was invented and presented to the world in 2008 through a white paper by a mysterious entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Many new virtual currencies known as "altcoins" have sprung up upon Bitcoin's success. Some are forks or splits of Bitcoin, and others are new currencies established from the ground up. Among them are Solana, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, and EOS.
NFTs
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are cryptographic currencies based on blockchains with unique identification numbers and information that differentiate them from one another (Clark, 2021). Unlike virtual currency, NFTs cannot be traded and purchased for counterparts. Artifacts such as visual creativity, sports cards, and rarities make up a large portion of the present market for NFTs. NFTs revolutionize the cryptocurrency world by making each token one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable, making it impossible to compare two or more non-fungible tokens. Each token has its unique, non-transferable identity that makes it different from others, and due to this, they have been compared to digital passports. They're also extendible, so you can combine two NFTs to get a third, distinct NFT. Non-fungible tokens may be used to electronically represent anything, including online-only assets like electronic artwork and real-world assets such as real estate investment. Avatars...