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Bangladesh vs Qatar

Crypto regulation comparison

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Qatar

Qatar

Banned
Restricted

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.

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 Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges No No
Mining No No
Mining No No
Regulator Bangladesh Bank
Regulator QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable; all crypto transactions are prohibited
Stablecoin Rules Not permitted under current QCB regulations
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
  • 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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