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Cuba vs Zimbabwe

Crypto regulation comparison

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Cuba

Cuba

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

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.

Zimbabwe has restricted cryptocurrency through its central bank. The RBZ banned financial institutions from processing crypto transactions in 2018. However, in a unique move, the RBZ issued gold-backed digital tokens (ZiG tokens) in 2023 as a store of value. Zimbabwe has a history of currency instability (hyperinflation, currency collapses) which drives informal crypto adoption for hedging and remittances.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central de Cuba (BCC)
Regulator RBZ (Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No private stablecoin regulation; RBZ introduced gold-backed ZiG digital token as state currency
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
  • RBZ banned banks and financial institutions from servicing crypto in 2018
  • RBZ issued gold-backed digital tokens (ZiG) in 2023 as a CBDC-like instrument
  • No licensing framework for crypto exchanges
  • Informal crypto adoption driven by currency instability and remittance needs
  • Crypto ownership itself is not explicitly criminalized for individuals
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