Bahamas vs Chile
Crypto regulation comparison
Bahamas
Chile
Legal
Legal
The Bahamas enacted the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Act in 2020, creating a comprehensive regulatory framework. The SCB oversees digital asset businesses. The Bahamas also launched the Sand Dollar CBDC.
Chile passed a Fintech Law (Ley 21,521) in January 2023, establishing a regulatory framework for crypto service providers. The CMF is developing implementing regulations for virtual asset platforms. Crypto gains are taxed under general income tax rules.
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
0%
Tax Rate
0-40%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB)
Regulator
CMF (Comisión para el Mercado Financiero)
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under DARE Act 2024; algorithmic stablecoins banned
Stablecoin Rules
To be addressed under the Fintech Law implementing regulations
Key Points
- DARE Act (2020) provides comprehensive regulation for digital assets and exchanges
- Securities Commission of the Bahamas licenses and supervises digital asset businesses
- No income tax, capital gains tax, or crypto-specific taxes
- Sand Dollar CBDC launched in 2020 as one of the world's first
- FTX collapse in 2022 led to enhanced scrutiny and regulatory updates
Key Points
- Fintech Law (Ley 21,521) passed in January 2023 covers crypto service providers
- CMF designated as regulator for crypto platforms under the new law
- Crypto exchanges must register and comply with AML/KYC requirements
- Capital gains on crypto taxed under general income tax at progressive rates up to 40%
- Chile has an active crypto market with exchanges like Buda.com operating since 2015