China vs Uganda
Crypto regulation comparison
China
Uganda
Banned
Restricted
China has imposed a comprehensive ban on cryptocurrency activities. In September 2021, the PBOC and ten other agencies jointly declared all cryptocurrency transactions illegal, and the State Council banned crypto mining. China is instead promoting the digital yuan (e-CNY) CBDC.
Uganda restricts cryptocurrency. The Bank of Uganda issued a 2022 circular (NPSD 306) barring licensed payment service providers from facilitating crypto transactions. A 2023 High Court ruling upheld the circular, declaring cryptocurrencies illegal under the National Payment Systems Act 2020. No crypto exchanges are licensed to operate. Informal P2P crypto activity exists despite restrictions.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
No
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
PBOC (People's Bank of China), CBIRC, CSRC
Regulator
BOU (Bank of Uganda), CMA Uganda
Stablecoin Rules
Not applicable; all crypto activities are banned
Stablecoin Rules
No regulation
Key Points
- All crypto transactions declared illegal by PBOC and 10 agencies in September 2021
- Crypto mining banned by the State Council in 2021 after a series of provincial crackdowns
- Financial institutions and payment companies prohibited from facilitating crypto services
- China actively developing and piloting the digital yuan (e-CNY) CBDC
- Despite the ban, some Chinese citizens reportedly access crypto via VPNs and OTC desks
Key Points
- BOU Circular NPSD 306 (April 2022) bars licensed entities from facilitating crypto
- 2023 High Court ruled cryptocurrencies illegal under National Payment Systems Act 2020
- Growing crypto adoption, particularly for cross-border transactions
- No specific crypto taxation rules
- Financial Intelligence Authority requires VASPs to comply with AML laws