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Australia vs Kosovo

Crypto regulation comparison

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Australia

Australia

Kosovo

Kosovo

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal and well-regulated in Australia. AUSTRAC oversees AML/CTF compliance for exchanges, ASIC handles consumer protection, and the ATO treats crypto as property for tax purposes. Australia has been developing a comprehensive licensing framework for digital asset platforms.

Kosovo banned crypto mining in 2022 due to energy crisis but crypto trading remains legal. The Central Bank has warned about crypto risks.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 0-45%
Tax Rate 0-10%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator ASIC, AUSTRAC, ATO
Regulator Central Bank of Kosovo
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins to be regulated under proposed payments framework legislation
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Digital currency exchanges must register with AUSTRAC and comply with AML/CTF Act
  • ATO treats cryptocurrency as a CGT asset; holding for 12+ months qualifies for 50% discount
  • ASIC regulates crypto products that qualify as financial products under the Corporations Act
  • Treasury released a token mapping consultation in 2023 to classify digital assets
  • Proposed licensing regime for digital asset platforms under development
Key Points
  • Crypto mining banned in 2022 due to energy crisis
  • Crypto trading and holding remain legal
  • Central Bank has warned about crypto risks
  • Income from crypto subject to taxation
  • Growing crypto adoption despite mining ban
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