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Ireland vs Kosovo

Crypto regulation comparison

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Ireland

Ireland

Kosovo

Kosovo

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.

Kosovo banned crypto mining in 2022 due to energy crisis but crypto trading remains legal. The Central Bank has warned about crypto risks.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 33%
Tax Rate 0-10%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator Central Bank of Ireland, Revenue Commissioners
Regulator Central Bank of Kosovo
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
  • Crypto mining banned in 2022 due to energy crisis
  • Crypto trading and holding remain legal
  • Central Bank has warned about crypto risks
  • Income from crypto subject to taxation
  • Growing crypto adoption despite mining ban
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