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Ireland vs Palau

Crypto regulation comparison

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Ireland

Ireland

Palau

Palau

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal in Ireland and subject to a 33% capital gains tax, one of the higher rates in the EU. The Central Bank of Ireland supervises VASPs under AML regulations, and Ireland follows the EU's MiCA framework. Ireland's status as a European tech hub has attracted crypto businesses.

Palau has explored blockchain technology and launched a stablecoin program in partnership with Ripple. No income or capital gains tax.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type No tax
Tax Rate 33%
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Ireland, Revenue Commissioners
Regulator Financial Institutions Commission
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • 33% capital gains tax on crypto profits (CGT), with an annual exemption of €1,270
  • Income from crypto mining, staking, or airdrops may be treated as income tax
  • Central Bank of Ireland registers VASPs under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering) Act
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
  • Ireland hosts European headquarters of several major crypto firms
Key Points
  • Exploring national stablecoin in partnership with Ripple
  • No income or capital gains tax
  • Uses the US dollar as official currency
  • Small but forward-looking approach to digital assets
  • Limited domestic crypto infrastructure
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