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Belize vs Nicaragua

Crypto regulation comparison

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Belize

Belize

Nicaragua

Nicaragua

No Regulation
Legal

Belize has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The central bank has not banned crypto. No capital gains tax exists in Belize.

Nicaragua regulates virtual assets under Law 1072 (2021) and BCN resolution CD-BCN-XXV-1-22 (2022). VASPs must be licensed by BCN. Crypto gains taxed at 15% capital gains rate.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Belize
Regulator Banco Central de Nicaragua (BCN)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not banned crypto
  • No capital gains tax in Belize
  • Limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
  • No licensing framework for crypto businesses
Key Points
  • Law 1072 (2021) defines virtual assets and regulates VASPs
  • BCN is designated as the licensing and supervisory authority
  • Banks are legally permitted to offer virtual asset services
  • Capital gains taxed at 15% on crypto profits
  • Government monitors virtual transactions exceeding ,000 since 2025
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