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Brazil vs United Kingdom

Crypto regulation comparison

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Brazil

Brazil

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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%.

The UK has an evolving and increasingly comprehensive crypto regulatory framework. The FCA registers crypto firms for AML/CFT compliance and has imposed strict financial promotion rules requiring risk warnings and banning incentives. HMRC treats crypto as property subject to Capital Gains Tax (10% basic rate, 20% higher rate, with £3,000 annual exemption from 2024/25). The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 brought crypto assets into the UK regulatory perimeter, and HM Treasury is developing rules for a full crypto regime including exchange licensing, stablecoin regulation, and a potential UK CBDC ('Britcoin').

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 15-22.5%
Tax Rate 18-24%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central do Brasil, CVM, Receita Federal
Regulator FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), HMRC, Bank of England
Stablecoin Rules Central Bank developing stablecoin-specific rules as part of the crypto regulatory framework
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoin regulation under Financial Services and Markets Act 2023; fiat-backed stablecoins to be regulated by FCA
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
  • FCA AML registration required for all crypto firms operating in the UK
  • Capital Gains Tax: 10% (basic rate) or 20% (higher rate); £3,000 annual exempt amount (2024/25)
  • Financial promotions regime (2023): strict rules on crypto advertising, risk warnings mandatory
  • Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 brings crypto into regulatory perimeter
  • HM Treasury developing comprehensive crypto regulatory regime (exchange licensing, conduct rules)
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