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Bangladesh vs United Kingdom

Crypto regulation comparison

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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.

The UK has an evolving and increasingly comprehensive crypto regulatory framework. The FCA registers crypto firms for AML/CFT compliance and has imposed strict financial promotion rules requiring risk warnings and banning incentives. HMRC treats crypto as property subject to Capital Gains Tax (10% basic rate, 20% higher rate, with £3,000 annual exemption from 2024/25). The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 brought crypto assets into the UK regulatory perimeter, and HM Treasury is developing rules for a full crypto regime including exchange licensing, stablecoin regulation, and a potential UK CBDC ('Britcoin').

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 18-24%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Bangladesh Bank
Regulator FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), HMRC, Bank of England
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable; all crypto transactions are prohibited
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoin regulation under Financial Services and Markets Act 2023; fiat-backed stablecoins to be regulated by FCA
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
  • FCA AML registration required for all crypto firms operating in the UK
  • Capital Gains Tax: 10% (basic rate) or 20% (higher rate); £3,000 annual exempt amount (2024/25)
  • Financial promotions regime (2023): strict rules on crypto advertising, risk warnings mandatory
  • Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 brings crypto into regulatory perimeter
  • HM Treasury developing comprehensive crypto regulatory regime (exchange licensing, conduct rules)
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