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Andorra vs Iraq

Crypto regulation comparison

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Andorra

Andorra

Iraq

Iraq

Legal
Banned

Andorra enacted the Digital Assets Act (Law 24/2022) providing a comprehensive framework for crypto. The AFA licenses exchanges, custodians, and stablecoin issuers. Aligning with EU MiCA.

Iraq has banned cryptocurrency dealings. The Central Bank of Iraq issued a directive in 2017 prohibiting banks, financial institutions, and exchange companies from dealing in cryptocurrency. Despite the ban, some underground and peer-to-peer crypto trading reportedly persists.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Unclear
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator Andorran Financial Authority (AFA)
Regulator CBI (Central Bank of Iraq)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under Digital Assets Act with specific stablecoin licenses
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable; crypto activities prohibited
Key Points
  • Digital Assets Act (Law 24/2022) effective Oct 2022
  • AFA licenses and regulates all digital asset service providers
  • Three categories of stablecoins with specific licensing requirements
  • Low electricity costs make mining attractive
  • Aligning regulations with EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • CBI banned all crypto dealings by financial institutions in 2017
  • Exchange companies are prohibited from handling cryptocurrency
  • No regulatory framework for crypto businesses
  • Underground and P2P crypto trading reportedly exists despite the ban
  • The ban is motivated by AML concerns and financial stability considerations
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