Algeria vs Romania
Crypto regulation comparison
Algeria
Romania
Banned
Legal
Algeria maintains one of the world's strictest cryptocurrency bans. Article 117 of the 2018 Finance Law prohibits the purchase, sale, use, and possession of virtual currencies. Law No. 25-10 (2025) further codified criminal penalties including imprisonment and fines for crypto-related activities.
Cryptocurrency is legal in Romania. Crypto gains are taxed at 10% as 'income from other sources' under the fiscal code. VASPs must register with the relevant authorities for AML compliance. Romania has a growing crypto community and is transitioning to the EU MiCA framework.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
10%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Bank of Algeria
Regulator
ASF (Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiară), BNR (National Bank of Romania)
Stablecoin Rules
All crypto activities banned including stablecoins
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
- 2018 Finance Law (Article 117) prohibits purchase, sale, use, and holding of virtual currency
- No licensed crypto exchanges operate in Algeria
- Bank of Algeria has issued multiple warnings against cryptocurrency
- Law No. 25-10 (2025) codifies prison sentences and fines for crypto offenses
- Despite the ban, peer-to-peer crypto usage persists informally
Key Points
- Crypto gains taxed at 10% as 'income from other sources' under Article 114 Fiscal Code
- Annual gains up to RON 600 (~EUR 120) exempt from tax per Article 116 Fiscal Code
- VASPs must register for AML/CFT compliance
- ASF oversees financial market conduct; BNR handles monetary policy
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024