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Crypto Regulation in Ecuador

Ecuador has a complex relationship with cryptocurrency. A 2014 National Assembly resolution banned Bitcoin as legal tender, and the Central Bank prohibits financial institutions from dealing in crypto. However, private ownership and trading of crypto are not explicitly illegal, and peer-to-peer usage exists.

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Ecuador

Ecuador

Partially Regulated

Ecuador has a complex relationship with cryptocurrency. A 2014 National Assembly resolution banned Bitcoin as legal tender, and the Central Bank prohibits financial institutions from dealing in crypto. However, private ownership and trading of crypto are not explicitly illegal, and peer-to-peer usage exists.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central del Ecuador, Superintendencia de Bancos
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • 2014 resolution prohibits crypto from being used as legal tender
  • Central Bank bans financial institutions from facilitating crypto transactions
  • Private ownership and P2P trading exist in a legal gray area
  • Ecuador uses the US dollar as its official currency, limiting monetary policy tools
  • No comprehensive crypto regulatory framework in place
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