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Congo (Democratic Republic) vs Japan

Crypto regulation comparison

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Congo (Democratic Republic)

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Japan

Japan

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.

Japan is one of the world's most comprehensively regulated crypto markets. The Payment Services Act and Financial Instruments and Exchange Act govern crypto exchanges and tokens. Japan classifies crypto as "crypto-assets" and taxes gains as miscellaneous income at rates up to 55%, though reforms to lower this rate are under active discussion.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 15-55%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banque Centrale du Congo
Regulator FSA (Financial Services Agency), JVCEA
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules 2022 stablecoin law requires issuers to be licensed banks, trust companies, or fund transfer agents
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
  • Crypto exchanges must register with the FSA under the Payment Services Act
  • Crypto gains taxed as miscellaneous income at up to 55% (national + local tax)
  • Japan's self-regulatory body JVCEA sets industry standards for exchanges
  • 2022 stablecoin legislation (revised Payment Services Act) regulates stablecoin issuance
  • Government considering tax reform to apply a flat 20% separate taxation on crypto gains
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