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Regulatory Scope Extension

Definition

Regulatory Scope Extension is the broadening of existing legal and governmental oversight to include new areas, entities, or technologies. In the digital asset domain, this involves applying or adapting traditional financial regulations to cryptocurrencies, blockchain protocols, and decentralized finance. It aims to address perceived gaps in consumer protection, market stability, and anti-illicit finance measures. This expansion often occurs in response to market growth and technological shifts.