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Brazil vs El Salvador

Crypto regulation comparison

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Brazil

Brazil

El Salvador

El Salvador

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%.

El Salvador made history in September 2021 by becoming the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender through the Bitcoin Law. However, under a January 2025 IMF agreement (Decreto 199), El Salvador amended the law to make Bitcoin acceptance by businesses voluntary rather than mandatory, and repealed several articles. There is no capital gains tax on Bitcoin. The CNAD regulates digital assets.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type No tax
Tax Rate 15-22.5%
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central do Brasil, CVM, Receita Federal
Regulator BCR (Banco Central de Reserva), CNAD (Comisión Nacional de Activos Digitales)
Stablecoin Rules Central Bank developing stablecoin-specific rules as part of the crypto regulatory framework
Stablecoin Rules USD is the primary currency; Bitcoin-specific legislation in place
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
  • First country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in September 2021 via the Bitcoin Law
  • Government developed the Chivo wallet for citizens, offering $30 USD in BTC incentive
  • January 2025 Decreto 199 made merchant Bitcoin acceptance voluntary (IMF condition)
  • No capital gains tax on Bitcoin transactions for individuals
  • Government has been accumulating Bitcoin reserves and launched Bitcoin-backed bonds
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