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Colombia vs Thailand

Crypto regulation comparison

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Colombia

Colombia

Thailand

Thailand

Legal
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.

Thailand has a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework under the Digital Asset Business Emergency Decree (2018). The SEC Thailand licenses digital asset exchanges, brokers, and dealers. Crypto gains are taxed at 15% withholding tax, though the government exempted VAT on crypto trading on authorized exchanges from 2022. Thailand has a well-developed exchange ecosystem with Bitkub as the dominant platform.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0-39%
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SFC (Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia), DIAN
Regulator SEC Thailand, BOT (Bank of Thailand)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulations yet
Stablecoin Rules SEC Thailand regulates digital tokens including stablecoins
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 Asset Business Emergency Decree B.E. 2561 (2018) provides comprehensive regulation
  • SEC Thailand licenses exchanges, brokers, dealers, and fund managers for digital assets
  • 15% withholding tax on crypto gains; VAT exempted on authorized exchange trades since 2022
  • BOT restricts crypto for payments but allows it as an investment asset
  • Bitkub is the dominant exchange (~90% market share domestically)
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