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Virginia Requires One-Year Hold for Unclaimed Crypto Assets - coinmarketcap.com

Detected September 2, 2026 · in Crypto & DeFi Tax Reporting

Virginia now mandates a one-year hold for unclaimed crypto assets, impacting how businesses manage these assets.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Crypto & DeFi Tax Reporting space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All crypto exchanges, brokers, and businesses dealing with unclaimed crypto assets in Virginia. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate implementation required as the regulation is now in effect.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Crypto & DeFi Tax Reporting continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New requirement for a one-year hold on unclaimed crypto assets before they can be considered for escheatment.

Who it affects

All crypto exchanges, brokers, and businesses dealing with unclaimed crypto assets in Virginia.

What you must do

Implement procedures to track and hold unclaimed crypto assets for a minimum of one year.

Deadline

Immediate implementation required as the regulation is now in effect.

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