Haiti vs Kyrgyzstan
Crypto regulation comparison
Haiti
Kyrgyzstan
Haiti has no cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued specific guidance on crypto. Political and economic instability has limited any regulatory development.
Kyrgyzstan adopted the Law on Virtual Assets in 2022 requiring licensing for exchanges, mining, and VASPs. Over 120 licensed VASPs operate. Crypto turnover exceeded traditional securities market in 2024.
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has not issued specific crypto guidance
- Political and economic instability limits regulatory development
- Crypto used informally, especially for remittances
- Limited infrastructure for formal crypto services
Key Points
- Law on Virtual Assets adopted in 2022 with licensing framework
- Over 120 licensed VASPs active by late 2024
- Three license types: trading operator, currency exchanger, mining operator
- Crypto sector contributed 800M KGS in taxes in 2024
- Virtual assets not recognized as legal tender but circulate under special regime