Armenia vs Papua New Guinea
Crypto regulation comparison
Armenia
Papua New Guinea
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.
Papua New Guinea has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
0% (non-entrepreneur) / 10-20% (business)
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of Armenia
Regulator
Bank of Papua New Guinea
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
- Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
- Limited internet and financial infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services