Hungary vs Vatican City
Crypto regulation comparison
Hungary
Vatican City
Legal
No Regulation
Cryptocurrency is legal in Hungary and subject to a 15% personal income tax on gains. Hungary follows EU regulatory frameworks including MiCA. The MNB supervises crypto service providers, and the country has a growing blockchain and crypto ecosystem.
Vatican City has no cryptocurrency regulation. The micro-state's financial system is focused on the Holy See's financial activities. ASIF provides financial oversight.
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
15%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
MNB (Magyar Nemzeti Bank)
Regulator
ASIF (Supervisory and Financial Information Authority)
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- 15% personal income tax on crypto gains
- Additional social contribution tax may apply to certain crypto income
- MNB supervises VASPs for AML/KYC compliance
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
- Hungary's tax rate on crypto is competitive within the EU
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- ASIF provides financial oversight for the Holy See
- Micro-state with very limited financial market
- No crypto exchanges or services
- AML/CFT framework aligned with international standards