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Costa Rica vs Singapore

Crypto regulation comparison

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Singapore

Singapore

No Regulation
Legal

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.

Singapore is a leading global crypto hub with a comprehensive regulatory framework under the Payment Services Act (PSA) 2019, amended in 2022. MAS licenses Digital Payment Token (DPT) service providers for AML/KYC compliance and consumer protection. Singapore has no capital gains tax, making it attractive for crypto businesses and investors. However, MAS has progressively tightened retail investor protections, restricting crypto advertising and requiring risk warnings. Short term trading gains is considered income and taxed as such.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Varies
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0%-24%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BCCR (Banco Central de Costa Rica), SUGEF
Regulator MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin-specific regulation
Stablecoin Rules MAS-regulated stablecoin framework (2023); SG-dollar stablecoins must meet reserve and disclosure requirements
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
  • Payment Services Act (PSA) 2019 provides licensing for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services
  • MAS issues Major Payment Institution (MPI) and Standard Payment Institution (SPI) licenses for crypto
  • No capital gains tax on crypto for individuals; trading profits may be taxed if deemed business income
  • MAS introduced stablecoin regulatory framework in August 2023 for SG$-pegged stablecoins
  • Strict retail investor protection: crypto advertising restricted, no incentives for trading
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