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Guatemala vs Qatar

Crypto regulation comparison

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Guatemala

Guatemala

Qatar

Qatar

No Regulation
Restricted

Guatemala has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The Banco de Guatemala has stated that crypto is not legal tender and not backed by the central bank, but has not banned its use. Crypto usage exists primarily for remittances from the US-based diaspora.

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 Banguat (Banco de Guatemala), SIB
Regulator QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin-specific regulation
Stablecoin Rules Not permitted under current QCB regulations
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation exists
  • Banguat has warned that crypto is not legal tender and not government-backed
  • Crypto is neither explicitly legal nor illegal for private use
  • Remittance use case is significant given large diaspora in the US
  • Tax treatment of crypto gains is unclear
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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