Cuba vs Micronesia
Crypto regulation comparison
Cuba
Micronesia
Legal
No Regulation
Cuba's Central Bank issued Resolution 215/2021 recognizing virtual assets and establishing a licensing framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The BCC evaluates and grants one-year licenses to VASPs. US sanctions limit access to international platforms but domestic crypto use is formally regulated.
Micronesia has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. Uses the US dollar as its official currency.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Banco Central de Cuba (BCC)
Regulator
Department of Finance and Administration
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- Resolution 215 (2021) allows central bank to license virtual asset service providers
- Central Bank licenses virtual asset service providers under Resolution 215
- VASPs must comply with AML/KYC requirements and report to the central bank
- US sanctions significantly limit access to international crypto platforms
- Government agencies may not use virtual assets without BCC authorization
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Uses the US dollar as official currency
- Very limited financial infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services