This comprehensive guide addresses critical cryptocurrency compliance requirements and regulatory risks in 2026. It examines SEC enforcement priorities emphasizing fiduciary accountability, AI supervision, and cybersecurity resilience. The article outlines KYC/AML implementation standards across major cryptocurrency exchanges including Gate, detailing risk-based frameworks and FATF Travel Rule compliance. Readers learn how global regulatory events reshape market operations through mandatory broker reporting, stablecoin backing standards, and jurisdiction-specific requirements. The resource covers evolving policies across US, EU, and Asia-Pacific regions, stablecoin issuer regulations, DeFi compliance adaptations, and tax reporting obligations including IRS 1099-DA forms. Essential for compliance officers, exchange operators, enterprises, and digital asset service providers navigating 2026's sophisticated regulatory environment.