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Ecuador vs Ukraine

Crypto regulation comparison

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Ecuador

Ecuador

Ukraine

Ukraine

Partially Regulated
Legal

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.

Ukraine passed the 'On Virtual Assets' law in 2022, establishing a legal framework for crypto. The NSSMC is designated as the primary regulator for virtual assets. Crypto gained significance during the Russia-Ukraine war, with Ukraine receiving over $100 million in crypto donations. Tax rules specify 18% income tax plus 1.5% military levy on crypto gains. Full implementation of the regulatory framework has been delayed due to the ongoing conflict.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 18% + 1.5% military levy
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central del Ecuador, Superintendencia de Bancos
Regulator NSSMC (National Securities and Stock Market Commission), NBU
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Under development in virtual assets legislation
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
Key Points
  • Virtual Assets law passed in 2022, establishing legal status for crypto
  • NSSMC designated as primary regulator for virtual assets; NBU handles stablecoins
  • 18% personal income tax + 1.5% military levy on crypto gains (19.5% total)
  • Over $100M in crypto donations received during Russia-Ukraine war
  • Full regulatory implementation delayed due to ongoing conflict
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