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Brazil vs Singapore

Crypto regulation comparison

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Brazil

Brazil

Singapore

Singapore

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%.

Singapore is a leading global crypto hub with a comprehensive regulatory framework under the Payment Services Act (PSA) 2019, amended in 2022. MAS licenses Digital Payment Token (DPT) service providers for AML/KYC compliance and consumer protection. Singapore has no capital gains tax, making it attractive for crypto businesses and investors. However, MAS has progressively tightened retail investor protections, restricting crypto advertising and requiring risk warnings. Short term trading gains is considered income and taxed as such.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Varies
Tax Rate 15-22.5%
Tax Rate 0%-24%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central do Brasil, CVM, Receita Federal
Regulator MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore)
Stablecoin Rules Central Bank developing stablecoin-specific rules as part of the crypto regulatory framework
Stablecoin Rules MAS-regulated stablecoin framework (2023); SG-dollar stablecoins must meet reserve and disclosure requirements
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$35,000 from sales on domestic exchanges are exempt
  • Receita Federal requires detailed monthly reporting of crypto transactions via IN1888
Key Points
  • Payment Services Act (PSA) 2019 provides licensing for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services
  • MAS issues Major Payment Institution (MPI) and Standard Payment Institution (SPI) licenses for crypto
  • No capital gains tax on crypto for individuals; trading profits may be taxed if deemed business income
  • MAS introduced stablecoin regulatory framework in August 2023 for SG$-pegged stablecoins
  • Strict retail investor protection: crypto advertising restricted, no incentives for trading
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