Congo (Democratic Republic) vs Uzbekistan
Crypto regulation comparison
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Uzbekistan
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.
Uzbekistan has actively regulated crypto since 2018, when it established the NAPM (initially NAPCI) to oversee virtual assets. Licensed crypto exchanges operate in a regulatory sandbox. Individual crypto trading profits are exempt from tax. Uzbekistan has also established a state-backed mining pool and licensing regime for miners, leveraging its energy resources.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Banque Centrale du Congo
Regulator
NAPM (National Agency for Prospective Projects)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under NAPM virtual asset framework
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
- NAPM oversees virtual asset regulation and licensing
- Licensed exchanges operate under regulatory framework since 2018
- Individual crypto trading exempt from income tax
- State-backed mining pool and licensing for crypto miners
- Only licensed platforms can offer crypto services; unlicensed platforms blocked