Chile vs Slovenia
Crypto regulation comparison
Chile
Slovenia
Chile passed a Fintech Law (Ley 21,521) in January 2023, establishing a regulatory framework for crypto service providers. The CMF is developing implementing regulations for virtual asset platforms. Crypto gains are taxed under general income tax rules.
Slovenia proposed a 25% tax on crypto capital gains effective January 2026, but the law was pulled from the December 2025 legislative session and has not been enacted. Currently, individual crypto trading gains remain untaxed. Slovenia has been crypto-friendly, with Ljubljana hosting Bitcoin City and a strong blockchain community. VASPs must register for AML compliance. MiCA applies from December 2024.
Key Points
- Fintech Law (Ley 21,521) passed in January 2023 covers crypto service providers
- CMF designated as regulator for crypto platforms under the new law
- Crypto exchanges must register and comply with AML/KYC requirements
- Capital gains on crypto taxed under general income tax at progressive rates up to 40%
- Chile has an active crypto market with exchanges like Buda.com operating since 2015
Key Points
- 25% crypto capital gains tax proposed but not yet enacted; pulled from Dec 2025 legislative session
- Individual crypto trading gains currently untaxed pending new legislation
- VASPs must register for AML/CFT compliance with relevant authorities
- Ljubljana hosts 'Bitcoin City' — a commercial district accepting crypto payments
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024