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Greenland vs Laos

Crypto regulation comparison

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Greenland

Greenland

Laos

Laos

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Laos authorized cryptocurrency mining and trading through a 2021 pilot program (PM Notification No. 1158). Six companies were initially licensed, growing to 15+ by 2023. Mining operations must be 100% Lao-owned and use at least 10MW from Électricité du Laos. Two crypto exchanges (LDX, Bitqik) registered with Bank of Lao PDR.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Unclear
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 15% on transaction fees
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator -
Regulator Ministry of Technology and Communications, Bank of the Lao PDR
Stablecoin Rules -
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation; pilot covers BTC, ETH, LTC
Key Points

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Key Points
  • PM Notification No. 1158 (2021) authorized pilot crypto mining and trading
  • Two licensed exchanges: LDX and Bitqik, registered with Bank of Lao PDR
  • Mining leverages surplus hydroelectric power from Électricité du Laos
  • Mining must be 100% Lao-owned; trading platforms require 51% Lao ownership
  • 15% tax on transaction fees; M security deposit required for exchanges
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