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Guinea vs Malta

Crypto regulation comparison

Guinea

Guinea

Malta

Malta

No Regulation
Legal

Guinea has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.

Malta positioned itself as the 'Blockchain Island' with the 2018 Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Act, one of the world's first comprehensive crypto regulatory frameworks. The MFSA licenses VFA service providers and oversees ICOs. Long-term crypto holdings are generally not subject to capital gains tax for individuals, while trading profits may be taxed as income.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0-35%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée
Regulator MFSA (Malta Financial Services Authority)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under MFSA VFA framework and EU MiCA
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
  • Limited financial infrastructure
  • Minimal crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
  • Virtual Financial Assets Act (2018) provides a comprehensive licensing framework
  • MFSA licenses VFA exchanges, brokers, custodians, and portfolio managers
  • Long-term crypto holdings generally not subject to capital gains tax for individuals
  • Day trading profits may be taxed as business income at progressive rates up to 35%
  • Transitioning to EU MiCA framework from December 2024