Colombia vs Tajikistan
Crypto regulation comparison
Colombia
Tajikistan
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.
Tajikistan has restricted cryptocurrency activities. The National Bank has warned against crypto use and financial institutions are prohibited from dealing in digital currencies.
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
- National Bank has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Financial institutions prohibited from dealing in crypto
- No specific comprehensive crypto legislation
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto infrastructure