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Cape Verde vs Italy

Crypto regulation comparison

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Cape Verde

Cape Verde

Italy

Italy

Legal
Legal

Cape Verde has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.

Cryptocurrency is legal in Italy with a 26% capital gains tax on crypto profits exceeding €2,000 per year. VASPs must register with the OAM (Agents and Mediators Register). Italy was one of the first EU countries to require VASP registration and has aligned with MiCA.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 26%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco de Cabo Verde (BCV)
Regulator OAM (Organismo Agenti e Mediatori), Consob, Banca d'Italia
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
  • Crypto not recognized as legal tender
  • Limited crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
  • 26% substitute tax on crypto capital gains exceeding €2,000 per year (since 2023 budget law)
  • Italian government proposed raising crypto tax to 42% for 2025 but this was reduced back to 26%
  • VASPs must register with OAM and comply with AML requirements
  • Crypto holdings above €51,645.69 were previously the threshold; new regime simplified this
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
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