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Belarus vs Micronesia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Belarus

Belarus

Micronesia

Micronesia

Legal
No Regulation

Belarus legalized cryptocurrency through Decree No. 8 (2017), creating a favorable environment in the Hi-Tech Park special economic zone. As of 2025, crypto transactions via HTP residents remain tax-exempt, while transactions on foreign platforms are taxed at 13%. A crypto bank framework was introduced in 2026.

Micronesia has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. Uses the US dollar as its official currency.

Tax Type Varies
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0% (HTP) / 13% (foreign platforms)
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Hi-Tech Park (HTP), National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
Regulator Department of Finance and Administration
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Decree No. 8 'On the Development of the Digital Economy' legalized crypto in 2017
  • Income from crypto via HTP residents and mining remains tax-exempt; 13% tax on foreign platform transactions since 2025
  • Crypto exchanges and businesses must operate through Hi-Tech Park residency
  • Mining is legal and considered a business activity
  • HTP preferential regime extended until 2049; crypto bank framework introduced in 2026
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Uses the US dollar as official currency
  • Very limited financial infrastructure
  • Minimal crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
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