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Bahamas vs Palau

Crypto regulation comparison

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Bahamas

Bahamas

Palau

Palau

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.

Palau has explored blockchain technology and launched a stablecoin program in partnership with Ripple. No income or capital gains tax.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type No tax
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB)
Regulator Financial Institutions Commission
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under DARE Act 2024; algorithmic stablecoins banned
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
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
  • Exploring national stablecoin in partnership with Ripple
  • No income or capital gains tax
  • Uses the US dollar as official currency
  • Small but forward-looking approach to digital assets
  • Limited domestic crypto infrastructure
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