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Iraq vs Maldives

Crypto regulation comparison

← Back to map | Iraq | Maldives
Iraq

Iraq

Maldives

Maldives

Banned
Restricted

Iraq has banned cryptocurrency dealings. The Central Bank of Iraq issued a directive in 2017 prohibiting banks, financial institutions, and exchange companies from dealing in cryptocurrency. Despite the ban, some underground and peer-to-peer crypto trading reportedly persists.

The Maldives Monetary Authority has warned against cryptocurrency and does not recognize it as legal tender. No specific legislation exists but the MMA discourages crypto activities.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges No No
Mining No No
Mining No No
Regulator CBI (Central Bank of Iraq)
Regulator Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable; crypto activities prohibited
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • CBI banned all crypto dealings by financial institutions in 2017
  • Exchange companies are prohibited from handling cryptocurrency
  • No regulatory framework for crypto businesses
  • Underground and P2P crypto trading reportedly exists despite the ban
  • The ban is motivated by AML concerns and financial stability considerations
Key Points
  • MMA has warned against cryptocurrency use
  • Crypto not recognized as legal tender
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Financial institutions discouraged from dealing in crypto
  • Limited crypto adoption
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