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Guyana vs Nicaragua

Crypto regulation comparison

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Guyana

Guyana

Nicaragua

Nicaragua

No Regulation
Legal

Guyana has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The Bank of Guyana has noted crypto is not legal tender but has not banned it. No income or capital gains tax exists.

Nicaragua regulates virtual assets under Law 1072 (2021) and BCN resolution CD-BCN-XXV-1-22 (2022). VASPs must be licensed by BCN. Crypto gains taxed at 15% capital gains rate.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Bank of Guyana
Regulator Banco Central de Nicaragua (BCN)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Bank of Guyana warns crypto is not legal tender
  • No income or capital gains tax in Guyana
  • No licensing framework for crypto businesses
  • Limited crypto adoption
Key Points
  • Law 1072 (2021) defines virtual assets and regulates VASPs
  • BCN is designated as the licensing and supervisory authority
  • Banks are legally permitted to offer virtual asset services
  • Capital gains taxed at 15% on crypto profits
  • Government monitors virtual transactions exceeding ,000 since 2025
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