Bosnia and Herzegovina vs North Korea
Crypto regulation comparison
Bosnia and Herzegovina
North Korea
Partially Regulated
Banned
Bosnia and Herzegovina has no comprehensive crypto legislation. The Central Bank warns crypto is not legal tender and banks cannot convert crypto to BAM. Crypto trading is legal. A 2024 AML law designates VASPs as obligated entities. Republika Srpska gave crypto legal status as digital records of value in 2022. Corporate tax on crypto is 10%.
North Korea does not allow civilian cryptocurrency use. The regime has been accused by the UN and US of using state-sponsored hacking to steal cryptocurrency to fund weapons programs.
Tax Type
Income
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
10%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Regulator
Central Bank of North Korea
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation; 2024 AML law covers VASPs
Stablecoin Rules
Not applicable — crypto banned
Key Points
- No comprehensive crypto legislation at state level
- Central Bank warns crypto is not legal tender; banks cannot convert to BAM
- 2024 AML/CFT law designates VASPs as obligated entities with KYC requirements
- Republika Srpska gave crypto legal status as digital records in 2022
- 10% corporate tax on crypto profits; exchange services VAT exempt
Key Points
- No civilian cryptocurrency use permitted
- State-sponsored crypto theft alleged by UN and US
- Lazarus Group linked to major crypto exchange hacks
- International sanctions restrict all financial activities
- Cryptocurrency used by state actors, not civilians