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Argentina vs Qatar

Crypto regulation comparison

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Argentina

Argentina

Qatar

Qatar

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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.

Qatar has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. The Qatar Central Bank banned crypto trading and services in 2018, and the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre. However, Qatar has shown interest in blockchain technology for non-crypto applications and is exploring a potential CBDC. The Qatar Financial Centre issued a Digital Assets Framework in 2024 focused on tokenized real-world assets, not cryptocurrencies.

Tax Type Income
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 5% (peso-denominated) / 15% (foreign currency)
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator CNV (Comisión Nacional de Valores), BCRA
Regulator QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation; USD-pegged stablecoins widely used informally
Stablecoin Rules Not permitted under current QCB regulations
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
  • QFCRA prohibited authorized firms from providing virtual asset services (2019 alert, reaffirmed 2024)
  • QFCRA prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre
  • QFC introduced a 2024 Digital Assets Framework for tokenized securities (not crypto)
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Qatar (but crypto trading is banned)
  • Qatar exploring blockchain and CBDC applications separate from crypto
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