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Cuba vs Qatar

Crypto regulation comparison

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Cuba

Cuba

Qatar

Qatar

Legal
Restricted

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.

Qatar has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. The Qatar Central Bank banned crypto trading and services in 2018, and the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre. However, Qatar has shown interest in blockchain technology for non-crypto applications and is exploring a potential CBDC. The Qatar Financial Centre issued a Digital Assets Framework in 2024 focused on tokenized real-world assets, not cryptocurrencies.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining No No
Mining No No
Regulator Banco Central de Cuba (BCC)
Regulator QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Not permitted under current QCB regulations
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
  • QFCRA prohibited authorized firms from providing virtual asset services (2019 alert, reaffirmed 2024)
  • QFCRA prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre
  • QFC introduced a 2024 Digital Assets Framework for tokenized securities (not crypto)
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Qatar (but crypto trading is banned)
  • Qatar exploring blockchain and CBDC applications separate from crypto
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