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Bolivia vs Turkmenistan

Crypto regulation comparison

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Bolivia

Bolivia

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan

Legal
Legal

Bolivia reversed its 2014 cryptocurrency ban in June 2024, when the Central Bank issued a resolution allowing the use of cryptocurrencies and digital assets through authorized financial channels. The move was driven by the need for alternative payment mechanisms amid dollar shortages.

Turkmenistan enacted the Law on Virtual Assets effective January 2026, legalizing crypto exchanges and mining under Central Bank licensing. Crypto is treated as property, not legal tender.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BCB (Banco Central de Bolivia), ASFI
Regulator Central Bank of Turkmenistan
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under Virtual Assets Law
Key Points
  • Bolivia banned crypto in 2014 via BCB Resolution 044/2014
  • Ban was lifted in June 2024 via new BCB resolution permitting crypto transactions
  • Reversal motivated by acute US dollar shortages in the country
  • Regulatory framework for VASPs is still being developed
  • Tax treatment of crypto remains largely unclear under Bolivian tax law
Key Points
  • Law on Virtual Assets enacted November 2025, effective January 2026
  • Crypto exchanges and mining require Central Bank licensing
  • Crypto treated as property, not legal tender
  • Banks prohibited from directly providing crypto services
  • Low electricity costs attract mining operations
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