Canada vs Nauru
Crypto regulation comparison
Canada
Nauru
Legal
Legal
Canada has a well-developed regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. Crypto trading platforms must register with provincial securities regulators through the CSA, and all crypto businesses must register as money services businesses (MSBs) with FINTRAC. Canada approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2021, ahead of most other countries.
Nauru has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
0-26.76%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
CSA, FINTRAC, OSC, AMF
Regulator
Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA)
Stablecoin Rules
CSA guidance requires stablecoins to maintain adequate reserves; value-referenced crypto assets regulated
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- Crypto trading platforms must register with CSA provincial regulators
- All crypto dealers must register as MSBs with FINTRAC for AML/KYC compliance
- 50% of capital gains are taxable; business income from crypto is fully taxable
- Canada approved spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in 2021, the first major country to do so
- CSA issued Staff Notice 21-327 on obligations for crypto trading platforms
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Very limited financial infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption
- One of the world's smallest economies
- No licensing framework for crypto services