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Greece vs Samoa

Crypto regulation comparison

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Greece

Greece

Samoa

Samoa

Legal
No Regulation

Cryptocurrency is legal in Greece and regulated under the EU framework. A 2024 tax reform established a 15% tax on crypto capital gains, replacing the prior uncertain treatment. The Hellenic Capital Market Commission oversees crypto service provider registration.

Samoa has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has cautioned about crypto risks.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Unclear
Tax Rate 15%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator HCMC (Hellenic Capital Market Commission), Bank of Greece
Regulator Central Bank of Samoa
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • 15% capital gains tax on crypto established under recent tax reforms
  • HCMC registers and supervises crypto service providers
  • Greece adopted EU AML directives for crypto businesses
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
  • Crypto adoption grew during the 2015 financial crisis and capital controls
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has cautioned about crypto risks
  • Crypto not recognized as legal tender
  • Limited crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
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