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Bahamas vs Vatican City

Crypto regulation comparison

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Bahamas

Bahamas

Vatican City

Vatican City

Legal
No Regulation

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.

Vatican City has no cryptocurrency regulation. The micro-state's financial system is focused on the Holy See's financial activities. ASIF provides financial oversight.

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 ASIF (Supervisory and Financial Information Authority)
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
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • ASIF provides financial oversight for the Holy See
  • Micro-state with very limited financial market
  • No crypto exchanges or services
  • AML/CFT framework aligned with international standards
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