Congo (Republic) vs Hungary
Crypto regulation comparison
Congo (Republic)
Hungary
No Regulation
Legal
The Republic of Congo has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a CEMAC member, it falls under BEAC oversight. BEAC has cautioned about crypto risks.
Cryptocurrency is legal in Hungary and subject to a 15% personal income tax on gains. Hungary follows EU regulatory frameworks including MiCA. The MNB supervises crypto service providers, and the country has a growing blockchain and crypto ecosystem.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
15%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
BEAC (Bank of Central African States)
Regulator
MNB (Magyar Nemzeti Bank)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
- No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
- BEAC provides regional monetary oversight
- Part of the CEMAC monetary zone with the CFA franc
- Limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
- Neighboring CAR briefly adopted Bitcoin as legal tender
Key Points
- 15% personal income tax on crypto gains
- Additional social contribution tax may apply to certain crypto income
- MNB supervises VASPs for AML/KYC compliance
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
- Hungary's tax rate on crypto is competitive within the EU