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Congo (Democratic Republic) vs Switzerland

Crypto regulation comparison

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Congo (Democratic Republic)

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Switzerland

Switzerland

Banned
Legal

The BCC has explicitly banned cryptocurrencies in the DRC. Bitcoin and all virtual currencies are neither regulated nor authorized. The BCC has warned against pyramid schemes using crypto.

Switzerland is one of the world's most crypto-friendly jurisdictions. The Canton of Zug is known as 'Crypto Valley' and hosts the Ethereum Foundation and hundreds of blockchain companies. FINMA provides clear regulatory guidance, and the DLT Act (2021) created a legal framework for tokenized securities and crypto exchanges. Individual investors pay no capital gains tax on crypto, though it is included in the cantonal wealth tax base. Professional traders may be subject to income tax.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Wealth
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0% capital gains (individuals); wealth tax varies by canton
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banque Centrale du Congo
Regulator FINMA (Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under FINMA framework; fiat-pegged stablecoin issuers must hold a banking or fintech licence (reserves treated as public deposits), or a payment system licence under FMIA if structured as financial market infrastructure
Key Points
  • BCC explicitly prohibits all cryptocurrency activity
  • Virtual currencies are neither regulated nor authorized to operate
  • BCC warns of high risks of cybercrime and money laundering
  • Unauthorized crypto investment schemes have been shut down
  • No licensing framework exists for crypto service providers
Key Points
  • No capital gains tax on crypto for individual investors (private wealth management)
  • Crypto included in cantonal wealth tax base (rates vary by canton, typically 0.1-1%)
  • Professional/frequent traders may be classified as self-employed and taxed on income
  • FINMA regulates crypto under existing financial market laws and the 2021 DLT Act
  • DLT Act (2021) introduced DLT trading facility license and legal framework for tokenized assets
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