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Iraq vs Papua New Guinea

Crypto regulation comparison

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Iraq

Iraq

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

Banned
No Regulation

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.

Papua New Guinea has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator CBI (Central Bank of Iraq)
Regulator Bank of Papua New Guinea
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
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
  • Limited internet and financial infrastructure
  • Minimal crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
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