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Crypto Regulation in Colombia

Cryptocurrency is legal in Colombia but not recognized as legal tender or currency. The SFC has run regulatory sandbox programs for crypto-financial services, and exchanges operate under general business registration. Colombia has high crypto adoption, particularly for remittances and as an inflation hedge.

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Colombia

Colombia

Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal in Colombia but not recognized as legal tender or currency. The SFC has run regulatory sandbox programs for crypto-financial services, and exchanges operate under general business registration. Colombia has high crypto adoption, particularly for remittances and as an inflation hedge.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0-39%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SFC (Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia), DIAN
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulations yet
Key Points
  • Crypto is legal but not recognized as currency or legal tender
  • SFC operates regulatory sandboxes allowing banks to partner with crypto exchanges
  • DIAN (tax authority) requires reporting and taxation of crypto gains as part of general income
  • Colombia ranks among the top 20 countries globally in crypto adoption
  • No comprehensive crypto-specific legislation yet; regulation evolving
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