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Iran vs Thailand

Crypto regulation comparison

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Iran

Iran

Thailand

Thailand

Restricted
Legal

Iran has a complex stance on cryptocurrency. Crypto mining is legal and licensed by the Ministry of Industry, but using crypto for domestic payments is banned by the CBI. The government has explored using crypto for international trade to circumvent sanctions. Mining operations are periodically shut down during energy shortages.

Thailand has a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework under the Digital Asset Business Emergency Decree (2018). The SEC Thailand licenses digital asset exchanges, brokers, and dealers. Crypto gains are taxed at 15% withholding tax, though the government exempted VAT on crypto trading on authorized exchanges from 2022. Thailand has a well-developed exchange ecosystem with Bitkub as the dominant platform.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator CBI (Central Bank of Iran), Ministry of Industry
Regulator SEC Thailand, BOT (Bank of Thailand)
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable; crypto payments and trading domestically restricted
Stablecoin Rules SEC Thailand regulates digital tokens including stablecoins
Key Points
  • Crypto mining is legal and licensed by the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade
  • CBI bans using crypto as a domestic payment method
  • Licensed miners must sell mined crypto to the CBI or authorized exporters
  • Government has explored crypto for sanctions evasion in international trade
  • Mining farms periodically shut down during summer/winter energy demand peaks
Key Points
  • Digital Asset Business Emergency Decree B.E. 2561 (2018) provides comprehensive regulation
  • SEC Thailand licenses exchanges, brokers, dealers, and fund managers for digital assets
  • 15% withholding tax on crypto gains; VAT exempted on authorized exchange trades since 2022
  • BOT restricts crypto for payments but allows it as an investment asset
  • Bitkub is the dominant exchange (~90% market share domestically)
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