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Ghana vs Ukraine

Crypto regulation comparison

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Ghana

Ghana

Ukraine

Ukraine

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.

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 Bank of Ghana (BoG), SEC Ghana
Regulator NSSMC (National Securities and Stock Market Commission), NBU
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation; Bank of Ghana exploring e-Cedi CBDC
Stablecoin Rules Under development in virtual assets legislation
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
  • 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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