ARTICLE 4: Businesses and Individuals Operating “Underground” in Digital Assets – What Should They Do Now That the Law Has Changed?

The Era of Staying Hidden Is Ending

For years, many digital asset activities operated in forms such as:

• Personal OTC trading
• Token development teams without legal entities
• Coin marketing services
• Managing communities for global projects
• Private trading desks
• Receiving commissions in USDT

When legal clarity was absent, this was understandable. But the new era requires change.

1. Risks of Remaining Underground

In the near future, regulators may intensify scrutiny on:

• Tax compliance
• Anti-money laundering
• Misleading advertising
• Illegal fundraising
• Unlicensed trading activities

Early movers who fail to professionalize may fall behind.

2. Opportunity to Become Legitimate Enterprises

Groups already operating should consider:

• Incorporating legally
• Proper tax declaration
• Standardizing contracts
• Building internal KYC systems
• Applying for licenses when eligible
• Separating personal and corporate assets

3. Individual Investors Must Change Their Mindset

Instead of only asking “Which coin will rise?”, investors should ask:

• What are the tax implications?
• What documentation is required?
• Which platforms are legal?
• What are the legal risks?
• How should assets be protected?

4. Early Action Wins Big

As the market shifts from informal to regulated:

• Transparent players win
• Well-governed businesses win
• Strategic investors win

Conclusion

New laws are not designed to block the market. They are meant to eliminate chaos and unlock larger, healthier growth. Those who adapt early will benefit the most.

 

05/05/2026