Colombia vs Eritrea
Crypto regulation comparison
Colombia
Eritrea
Legal
Restricted
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.
Eritrea has a highly restrictive financial environment. The government tightly controls the economy and financial system. No crypto activities are formally permitted.
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
0-39%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
SFC (Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia), DIAN
Regulator
Bank of Eritrea
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulations yet
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
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
Key Points
- Highly restrictive financial environment
- Government tightly controls the economy
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Very limited internet access
- No formal crypto services or exchanges