Armenia vs Tuvalu
Crypto regulation comparison
Armenia
Tuvalu
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.
Tuvalu has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. Uses the Australian dollar.
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
- Uses the Australian dollar
- Very limited financial and internet infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services