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Costa Rica vs Russia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Russia

Russia

No Regulation
Partially Regulated

Costa Rica has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The Central Bank has stated crypto is not legal tender and not backed by the government, but has not prohibited its use. Some businesses accept Bitcoin, and there is a growing crypto community, particularly in tech-focused areas.

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 Unclear
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 13-15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BCCR (Banco Central de Costa Rica), SUGEF
Regulator CBR (Central Bank of Russia), Ministry of Finance
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin-specific regulation
Stablecoin Rules Crypto payments banned; digital ruble CBDC introduced
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation exists
  • BCCR does not recognize crypto as legal tender but has not banned it
  • Crypto businesses operate in a legal gray area without formal licensing
  • A Bitcoin and crypto community has emerged, especially around tech hubs
  • Tax obligations on crypto gains are unclear due to lack of specific guidance
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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