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Brunei vs Qatar

Crypto regulation comparison

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Brunei

Brunei

Qatar

Qatar

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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.

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 None
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB, formerly AMBD)
Regulator QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Not permitted under current QCB regulations
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
  • 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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