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Armenia vs Uganda

Crypto regulation comparison

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Armenia

Armenia

Uganda

Uganda

Legal
Restricted

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.

Uganda restricts cryptocurrency. The Bank of Uganda issued a 2022 circular (NPSD 306) barring licensed payment service providers from facilitating crypto transactions. A 2023 High Court ruling upheld the circular, declaring cryptocurrencies illegal under the National Payment Systems Act 2020. No crypto exchanges are licensed to operate. Informal P2P crypto activity exists despite restrictions.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0% (non-entrepreneur) / 10-20% (business)
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Armenia
Regulator BOU (Bank of Uganda), CMA Uganda
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No 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
  • BOU Circular NPSD 306 (April 2022) bars licensed entities from facilitating crypto
  • 2023 High Court ruled cryptocurrencies illegal under National Payment Systems Act 2020
  • Growing crypto adoption, particularly for cross-border transactions
  • No specific crypto taxation rules
  • Financial Intelligence Authority requires VASPs to comply with AML laws
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