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Ghana vs Indonesia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Ghana

Ghana

Indonesia

Indonesia

No Regulation
Legal

Ghana has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The Bank of Ghana has warned citizens about the risks of crypto but has not imposed an outright ban. SEC Ghana has indicated plans to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets, and the country has one of Africa's growing crypto communities.

Cryptocurrency is legal in Indonesia and classified as a commodity (not currency). Bappebti regulated crypto since 2019, but authority transitioned to OJK (Financial Services Authority) in January 2025. Under PMK 50/2025 (effective August 2025), crypto transactions incur a 0.21% final income tax via domestic exchanges (1% via foreign platforms). VAT on crypto transfers was abolished as crypto was reclassified as digital financial assets.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Varies
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0.21% (domestic exchange) / 1% (foreign platform)
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Bank of Ghana (BoG), SEC Ghana
Regulator OJK (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan) since January 2025
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation; Bank of Ghana exploring e-Cedi CBDC
Stablecoin Rules Crypto traded as commodities; stablecoin-specific rules under development with OJK transition
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation or regulatory framework exists
  • Bank of Ghana issued warnings about crypto risks but has not banned it
  • SEC Ghana has expressed interest in developing a digital asset framework
  • Ghana has high crypto adoption relative to its economy, particularly for P2P trading
  • Bank of Ghana has been piloting the e-Cedi CBDC
Key Points
  • Crypto regulated by OJK since January 2025, transitioned from Bappebti
  • 0.21% final income tax on (PPh Art. 22) crypto transaction value for sales per PMK 50/2025
  • VAT abolished under PMK 50/2025; reclassified as digital financial assets
  • Only crypto assets approved and listed by Bappebti can be traded on licensed exchanges
  • Indonesia launched a national crypto exchange (Bursa Kripto Indonesia) in 2023
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