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Bahamas vs Syria

Crypto regulation comparison

Bahamas

Bahamas

Syria

Syria

Legal
Banned

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.

Syria has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency compounded by international sanctions. The Central Bank has not authorized crypto activities. International sanctions make access to crypto platforms extremely difficult.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining No No
Mining No No
Regulator Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB)
Regulator Central Bank of Syria
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under DARE Act 2024; algorithmic stablecoins banned
Stablecoin Rules No 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
  • Central Bank has not authorized cryptocurrency activities
  • International sanctions severely restrict crypto access
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Limited internet infrastructure hampers crypto use
  • Informal crypto usage exists despite restrictions