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Egypt vs Ukraine

Crypto regulation comparison

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Egypt

Egypt

Ukraine

Ukraine

Restricted
Legal

Egypt heavily restricts cryptocurrency. The Central Bank of Egypt prohibits banks from dealing in or facilitating crypto transactions, and a 2018 Dar al-Ifta fatwa declared crypto trading haram. However, Egypt's 2020 banking law created a framework that could eventually allow regulated crypto under CBE licensing.

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 No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Dar al-Ifta
Regulator NSSMC (National Securities and Stock Market Commission), NBU
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable under current restrictions
Stablecoin Rules Under development in virtual assets legislation
Key Points
  • CBE prohibits banks and financial institutions from dealing in cryptocurrency
  • Dar al-Ifta issued a 2018 religious ruling (fatwa) against crypto trading
  • 2020 Central Bank and Banking Sector Law requires CBE approval for any crypto activity
  • Creating or operating a crypto platform without CBE license is illegal
  • Despite restrictions, Egypt has significant peer-to-peer crypto activity
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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