Iran vs Kosovo
Crypto regulation comparison
Iran
Kosovo
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.
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
Unclear
Tax Type
Income
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0-10%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
CBI (Central Bank of Iran), Ministry of Industry
Regulator
Central Bank of Kosovo
Stablecoin Rules
Not applicable; crypto payments and trading domestically restricted
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin 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
- 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