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Burundi vs Iraq

Crypto regulation comparison

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Burundi

Burundi

Iraq

Iraq

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Banned

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Iraq has banned cryptocurrency dealings. The Central Bank of Iraq issued a directive in 2017 prohibiting banks, financial institutions, and exchange companies from dealing in cryptocurrency. Despite the ban, some underground and peer-to-peer crypto trading reportedly persists.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Unclear
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges No No
Mining No No
Mining No No
Regulator -
Regulator CBI (Central Bank of Iraq)
Stablecoin Rules -
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable; crypto activities prohibited
Key Points

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Key Points
  • CBI banned all crypto dealings by financial institutions in 2017
  • Exchange companies are prohibited from handling cryptocurrency
  • No regulatory framework for crypto businesses
  • Underground and P2P crypto trading reportedly exists despite the ban
  • The ban is motivated by AML concerns and financial stability considerations
Sources

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