Regulatory

Fostering dialogue between policymakers and industry

Regulatory Compliance

Sustainability

Consultation

In a rapidly evolving world, the IOTA Foundation works with regulators and policymakers to provide legal certainty for the DLT and blockchain industry

Regulatory Compliance

How IOTA meets regulatory requirements
We are dedicated to maintaining the highest regulatory standards. Browse our authoritative certificates and compliance documents showcasing IOTA’s compliant-by-design approach to distributed ledger technology.
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Compliance Resources

Supporting Your Path to Trust and Transparency

Access key documents such as certifications, technical white papers, and MiCA-relevant information tailored for builders, exchanges, and ecosystem partners. Stay informed, aligned, and compliant with evolving regulatory frameworks.

Sustainability

Energy efficiency by design
IOTA’s lightweight protocol architecture consumes significantly less energy than traditional blockchains – enabling more responsible digital infrastructure at scale.
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Sustainability Indicators

Aligned with EU regulatory standards

Our sustainability metrics meet the requirements of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and are maintained in partnership with the Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute (CCRI).

CCRI's methodology
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An Energy-Efficient Network

High performance. Low consumption.

Our consensus design minimizes energy consumption across the network – so IOTA can deliver a powerful business impact while leaving an almost invisible footprint on the environment.

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Consultation

Public Dialogue And Communication
Our participation in regulatory events helps foster understanding about issues related to DLT and blockchain
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Latest Regulatory Advocacy

A selection of our most recent work promoting DLT and blockchain interests in global regulatory matters

Asia Redefines Digital Asset Regulation

How IOTA is responding to policy developments in Asia.

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European Blockchain Sandbox: Lessons Learned

How our Tokenized KYC project helps shape identity standards.

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Responding to A New Era of U.S. Digital Asset Policy

Feedback to the Senate Banking Committee and Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Cryptoasset Proposals

Joint response with INATBA and Cardano Foundation

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Global Standards, Local Challenges

Responding to the Financial Stability Board's global regulatory framework on crypto-asset activities.

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Smarter Rules for a Safer Web3

Our take on Australia’s AML reform.

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Our Response to FATF AML/CFT Standards Revisions

Supporting FATF’s proposals to enhance financial inclusion and robust compliance.

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Our Response to IOSCO on Finfluencers Regulation

Calling for transparency, accountability, and investor protection in finfluencer regulations.

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Our Comments on Kenya's Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill

Our proposals to align Kenya's VASP Bill with international best practices.

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Memberships & Working Groups

The IOTA Foundation is a member of several international working groups that empower the ecosystem, develop new business models, and advocate for the industry.

Blockchain Bundesverband

Based in the heart of the German blockchain community.

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INATBA

The International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications is hosted by the European Commission.

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GBBC

Global Blockchain Business Council is the largest leading global industry association for the blockchain technology ecosystem.

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CryptoUK

The UK's leading trade association for crypto and digital assets since 2017.

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IOTA Foundation's Vision for a Sustainable Future

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