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Belarus vs Malaysia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Belarus

Belarus

Malaysia

Malaysia

Legal
Legal

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.

Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated in Malaysia. The Securities Commission oversees digital asset exchanges (DAX) and initial exchange offerings under the Capital Markets and Services (Prescription of Securities) Order 2019. Only SC-approved exchanges can operate. Malaysia does not impose capital gains tax on crypto for individuals, though frequent trading may be classified as business income.

Tax Type Varies
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0% (HTP) / 13% (foreign platforms)
Tax Rate 0%
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 SC (Securities Commission Malaysia), BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Digital assets on approved exchanges only; stablecoins not separately regulated
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
  • Digital asset exchanges must be registered and approved by the Securities Commission
  • Only approved tokens can be listed on registered exchanges (e.g., BTC, ETH, XRP on approved list)
  • No capital gains tax for individuals; frequent trading may be treated as business income
  • BNM regulates crypto for AML/CFT purposes under the Anti-Money Laundering Act
  • IEOs must be conducted through SC-approved platforms
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