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Iran vs Uganda

Crypto regulation comparison

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Iran

Iran

Uganda

Uganda

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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.

Uganda restricts cryptocurrency. The Bank of Uganda issued a 2022 circular (NPSD 306) barring licensed payment service providers from facilitating crypto transactions. A 2023 High Court ruling upheld the circular, declaring cryptocurrencies illegal under the National Payment Systems Act 2020. No crypto exchanges are licensed to operate. Informal P2P crypto activity exists despite restrictions.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator CBI (Central Bank of Iran), Ministry of Industry
Regulator BOU (Bank of Uganda), CMA Uganda
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable; crypto payments and trading domestically restricted
Stablecoin Rules No regulation
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
  • BOU Circular NPSD 306 (April 2022) bars licensed entities from facilitating crypto
  • 2023 High Court ruled cryptocurrencies illegal under National Payment Systems Act 2020
  • Growing crypto adoption, particularly for cross-border transactions
  • No specific crypto taxation rules
  • Financial Intelligence Authority requires VASPs to comply with AML laws
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