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Brazil vs Spain

Crypto regulation comparison

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Brazil

Brazil

Spain

Spain

Legal
Legal

Brazil passed comprehensive crypto legislation (Law 14,478) in December 2022, which took effect in June 2023. The Banco Central do Brasil was designated as the primary regulator for crypto assets used as payment, while the CVM oversees crypto securities. Capital gains on crypto are taxed at 15-22.5%.

Cryptocurrency is legal and increasingly regulated in Spain. Crypto capital gains are taxed at progressive savings tax rates (19-28%). Spain was an early mover in requiring crypto advertising to be pre-approved by the CNMV. Since 2024, Spanish taxpayers must report overseas crypto holdings via the Modelo 721 form. Banco de España registers VASPs for AML compliance. MiCA applies from December 2024.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 15-22.5%
Tax Rate 19-28%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central do Brasil, CVM, Receita Federal
Regulator CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores), Banco de España
Stablecoin Rules Central Bank developing stablecoin-specific rules as part of the crypto regulatory framework
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • Law 14,478/2022 (Marco Legal das Criptomoedas) provides a comprehensive legal framework
  • Banco Central regulates VASPs; exchanges must obtain authorization to operate
  • Capital gains taxed at 15% (up to R$5M), 17.5% (R$5-10M), 20% (R$10-30M), 22.5% (above R$30M)
  • Monthly gains under R$35,000 from sales on domestic exchanges are exempt
  • Receita Federal requires detailed monthly reporting of crypto transactions via IN1888
Key Points
  • Crypto gains taxed at savings rates: 19% (first €6,000), 21%, 23%, 27%, 28% (above €300,000)
  • Modelo 721: mandatory declaration of overseas crypto holdings exceeding €50,000 (from 2024)
  • CNMV requires pre-approval of crypto advertising targeting Spanish residents
  • Banco de España maintains VASP registry for AML compliance
  • Spain has a large crypto-using population; significant expat and digital nomad community
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