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Argentina vs Spain

Crypto regulation comparison

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Argentina

Argentina

Spain

Spain

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal in Argentina and widely adopted due to persistent inflation and currency controls. The CNV regulates crypto service providers under a 2024 registration framework. Argentina has one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally, with stablecoins used as a hedge against peso devaluation.

Cryptocurrency is legal and increasingly regulated in Spain. Crypto capital gains are taxed at progressive savings tax rates (19-28%). Spain was an early mover in requiring crypto advertising to be pre-approved by the CNMV. Since 2024, Spanish taxpayers must report overseas crypto holdings via the Modelo 721 form. Banco de España registers VASPs for AML compliance. MiCA applies from December 2024.

Tax Type Income
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 5% (peso-denominated) / 15% (foreign currency)
Tax Rate 19-28%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator CNV (Comisión Nacional de Valores), BCRA
Regulator CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores), Banco de España
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation; USD-pegged stablecoins widely used informally
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • CNV registered as the regulatory authority for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under FATF guidelines
  • Crypto gains taxed as income under the income tax law at progressive rates
  • High adoption driven by inflation and capital controls on the Argentine peso
  • Exchanges must register with the CNV and comply with AML/KYC requirements
  • No legal tender status for crypto; the peso remains the only legal tender
Key Points
  • Crypto gains taxed at savings rates: 19% (first €6,000), 21%, 23%, 27%, 28% (above €300,000)
  • Modelo 721: mandatory declaration of overseas crypto holdings exceeding €50,000 (from 2024)
  • CNMV requires pre-approval of crypto advertising targeting Spanish residents
  • Banco de España maintains VASP registry for AML compliance
  • Spain has a large crypto-using population; significant expat and digital nomad community
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