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Croatia vs Nicaragua

Crypto regulation comparison

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Croatia

Croatia

Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal in Croatia and regulated under the EU's MiCA framework since Croatia joined the eurozone in January 2023. Crypto capital gains are taxed at 10-12% depending on the holding period. HANFA oversees crypto service providers.

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 Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 12%
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator HANFA (Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency)
Regulator Banco Central de Nicaragua (BCN)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Capital gains on crypto taxed at 12% flat rate
  • Gains on crypto held over 2 years are tax-exempt
  • HANFA regulates VASPs under Croatian and EU law
  • MiCA framework fully applicable from 30 December 2024
  • Croatia joined the eurozone in January 2023, aligning financial regulation with EU standards
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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