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Dominican Republic vs Paraguay

Crypto regulation comparison

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Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

Paraguay

Paraguay

Restricted
Legal

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.

Paraguay has no specific comprehensive crypto law. President Abdo vetoed a crypto regulation bill in 2022. The BCP does not recognize crypto as legal tender. VASPs must register with SEPRELAD for AML compliance since 2020. Paraguay is a significant crypto mining hub due to cheap hydroelectric power from the Itaipu Dam, though bills to restrict mining due to energy theft have been debated.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 8-10%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central de la República Dominicana (BCRD), SIMV
Regulator BCP (Banco Central del Paraguay), SEPRELAD
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No specific 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 comprehensive crypto law enacted; 2022 bill was vetoed by President Abdo
  • Major crypto mining hub thanks to cheap hydroelectric power (Itaipu Dam)
  • VASPs must register with SEPRELAD (anti-money laundering secretariat)
  • Income from crypto activities subject to 8-10% tax rates
  • ANDE (national electricity authority) regulates power consumption for mining operations
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