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Dominican Republic vs Lesotho

Crypto regulation comparison

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Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

Lesotho

Lesotho

Restricted
No Regulation

The Dominican Republic has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The central bank (BCRD) issued statements in 2017 and 2021 warning that crypto is not legal tender and prohibiting regulated financial institutions from dealing in digital assets under Monetary Law No. 183-02. Individual use is not criminalized but operates in a restricted gray area.

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

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central de la República Dominicana (BCRD), SIMV
Regulator Central Bank of Lesotho
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation exists
  • BCRD prohibits regulated financial institutions from dealing in crypto
  • Crypto is not recognized as legal tender
  • No licensing framework for crypto exchanges
  • Crypto gains treated as taxable income when converted to Dominican pesos
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
  • Part of the Common Monetary Area with South Africa
  • Limited crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
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