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Colombia vs Russia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Colombia

Colombia

Russia

Russia

Legal
Partially Regulated

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.

Russia's crypto regulation is complex and evolving. The 2021 'On Digital Financial Assets' law recognizes crypto as property but bans its use as a means of payment. Mining was legalized and regulated in 2024 under a new mining law. Crypto is taxed as income at 13-15%. The CBR pushed for a total ban on crypto trading but was overruled by the government, which favors regulation. International sanctions have complicated Russia's crypto landscape.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 0-39%
Tax Rate 13-15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SFC (Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia), DIAN
Regulator CBR (Central Bank of Russia), Ministry of Finance
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulations yet
Stablecoin Rules Crypto payments banned; digital ruble CBDC introduced
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
  • Digital Financial Assets law (2021) recognizes crypto as property but bans use as payment
  • Crypto mining officially legalized and regulated under 2024 mining legislation
  • Crypto income taxed at 13% (up to RUB 5M) or 15% (above RUB 5M)
  • Domestic crypto exchanges not legally operating; P2P trading widespread. CBR framework Dec 2025 targeting July 2026.
  • International sanctions have increased interest in crypto for cross-border transfers
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