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Ghana vs Qatar

Crypto regulation comparison

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Ghana

Ghana

Qatar

Qatar

No Regulation
Restricted

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.

Qatar has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. The Qatar Central Bank banned crypto trading and services in 2018, and the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre. However, Qatar has shown interest in blockchain technology for non-crypto applications and is exploring a potential CBDC. The Qatar Financial Centre issued a Digital Assets Framework in 2024 focused on tokenized real-world assets, not cryptocurrencies.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator Bank of Ghana (BoG), SEC Ghana
Regulator QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation; Bank of Ghana exploring e-Cedi CBDC
Stablecoin Rules Not permitted under current QCB regulations
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
  • QFCRA prohibited authorized firms from providing virtual asset services (2019 alert, reaffirmed 2024)
  • QFCRA prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre
  • QFC introduced a 2024 Digital Assets Framework for tokenized securities (not crypto)
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Qatar (but crypto trading is banned)
  • Qatar exploring blockchain and CBDC applications separate from crypto
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