Brunei vs Liechtenstein
Crypto regulation comparison
Brunei
Liechtenstein
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Legal
Brunei has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The BDCB (formerly AMBD) stated in 2017 that crypto is not legal tender and not regulated, warning the public about risks. Crypto is not banned but has no legal protection. No tax guidelines address crypto specifically.
Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act (TVTG) effective since 2020 is among the world's most comprehensive crypto frameworks. The FMA supervises registered TT service providers. Adapted for EU MiCAR in 2025.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
Income
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
1-8%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB, formerly AMBD)
Regulator
Financial Market Authority (FMA)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under TVTG and MiCAR
Key Points
- BDCB stated in 2017 that crypto is not legal tender and not regulated
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Financial institutions discouraged from dealing in crypto
- No tax guidelines specifically address cryptocurrency
Key Points
- Blockchain Act (TVTG) adopted unanimously in 2019, effective Jan 2020
- Token Container Model enables tokenization of any asset or right
- FMA registers and supervises all TT service providers
- EEA MiCAR Implementation Act entered into force Feb 2025
- First country with comprehensive blockchain-specific legislation