Fiji vs Israel
Crypto regulation comparison
Fiji
Israel
Banned
Legal
All cryptocurrency and virtual asset services banned since August 2025; RBF has not licensed any VASP; penalties up to M fine or 14 years imprisonment
Cryptocurrency is legal in Israel and treated as a taxable asset. The Israel Tax Authority classifies crypto as property, subject to 25% capital gains tax (or up to 50% for significant shareholders or high earners). Israel has a vibrant blockchain ecosystem with many startups and R&D centers.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
25-50%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Reserve Bank of Fiji
Regulator
ISA (Israel Securities Authority), ITA (Israel Tax Authority), CTMFA
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation; ISA exploring digital asset framework
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Reserve Bank warns about crypto risks
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
- Capital gains tax of 25% on crypto profits (up to 50% including surtax for high earners)
- Israel Tax Authority classifies cryptocurrency as property, not currency
- ISA is developing a regulatory framework for digital asset trading platforms
- AML/KYC requirements apply to crypto service providers under CTMFA supervision
- Israel has one of the highest densities of blockchain startups globally