Dominican Republic vs Sudan
Crypto regulation comparison
Dominican Republic
Sudan
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.
Sudan has a restrictive financial environment compounded by political instability and historical international sanctions. The central bank has warned against crypto use.
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
- Central bank has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Political instability and conflict limit regulatory development
- Historical international sanctions restrict financial access
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Very limited crypto infrastructure