Armenia vs Guyana
Crypto regulation comparison
Armenia
Guyana
Legal
No Regulation
Armenia adopted a comprehensive Law on Crypto Assets in May 2025, effective July 2025, modeled on the EU's MiCA. The Central Bank of Armenia licenses crypto service providers. Non-entrepreneur crypto gains are tax-free (0%); ECOS Free Economic Zone offers incentives for blockchain startups. Licensing enforcement begins January 2026.
Guyana has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The Bank of Guyana has noted crypto is not legal tender but has not banned it. No income or capital gains tax exists.
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Rate
0% (non-entrepreneur) / 10-20% (business)
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of Armenia
Regulator
Bank of Guyana
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- Law on Crypto Assets adopted May 2025, effective July 2025
- Central Bank of Armenia licenses all crypto service providers
- 0% capital gains tax for non-entrepreneur crypto transactions
- Framework modeled on EU MiCA regulation
- Licensing enforcement begins January 31, 2026
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Bank of Guyana warns crypto is not legal tender
- No income or capital gains tax in Guyana
- No licensing framework for crypto businesses
- Limited crypto adoption