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Bangladesh vs Switzerland

Crypto regulation comparison

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Switzerland

Switzerland

Banned
Legal

Bangladesh effectively bans cryptocurrency. Bangladesh Bank issued warnings in 2017 citing anti-money laundering laws, and the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947 prohibits unapproved digital currency transactions. Violations can result in imprisonment up to 12 years.

Switzerland is one of the world's most crypto-friendly jurisdictions. The Canton of Zug is known as 'Crypto Valley' and hosts the Ethereum Foundation and hundreds of blockchain companies. FINMA provides clear regulatory guidance, and the DLT Act (2021) created a legal framework for tokenized securities and crypto exchanges. Individual investors pay no capital gains tax on crypto, though it is included in the cantonal wealth tax base. Professional traders may be subject to income tax.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Wealth
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0% capital gains (individuals); wealth tax varies by canton
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Bangladesh Bank
Regulator FINMA (Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority)
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable; all crypto transactions are prohibited
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under FINMA framework; fiat-pegged stablecoin issuers must hold a banking or fintech licence (reserves treated as public deposits), or a payment system licence under FMIA if structured as financial market infrastructure
Key Points
  • Bangladesh Bank issued a 2017 notice warning against crypto transactions
  • Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947 used to prohibit crypto dealings
  • Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012 applies to crypto-related activities
  • Penalties can include up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to 3 million BDT
  • Despite the ban, some peer-to-peer trading occurs underground
Key Points
  • No capital gains tax on crypto for individual investors (private wealth management)
  • Crypto included in cantonal wealth tax base (rates vary by canton, typically 0.1-1%)
  • Professional/frequent traders may be classified as self-employed and taxed on income
  • FINMA regulates crypto under existing financial market laws and the 2021 DLT Act
  • DLT Act (2021) introduced DLT trading facility license and legal framework for tokenized assets
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