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Armenia vs Malawi

Crypto regulation comparison

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Armenia

Armenia

Malawi

Malawi

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.

Malawi has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The Reserve Bank of Malawi has issued warnings about crypto risks but has not banned it.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0% (non-entrepreneur) / 10-20% (business)
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Armenia
Regulator Reserve Bank of Malawi
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
  • Reserve Bank of Malawi warns about crypto risks
  • Crypto not recognized as legal tender
  • Limited crypto infrastructure and adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
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