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Iceland vs Puerto Rico

Crypto regulation comparison

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Iceland

Iceland

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Legal
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Cryptocurrency is legal in Iceland and subject to a 22% capital gains tax. Iceland is a major crypto mining destination due to abundant geothermal and hydroelectric energy. As an EEA member, Iceland follows EU financial regulations including MiCA through EEA incorporation.

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Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Unclear
Tax Rate 22%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator FME (Fjármálaeftirlitið / Financial Supervisory Authority), Central Bank of Iceland
Regulator -
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation; follows EEA guidelines
Stablecoin Rules -
Key Points
  • 22% capital gains tax on crypto profits
  • Iceland is one of the world's largest crypto mining locations due to cheap renewable energy
  • FME supervises crypto businesses under AML/KYC regulations
  • As an EEA member, Iceland incorporates EU financial regulations including MiCA
  • Capital controls (imposed 2008-2017) originally complicated crypto usage but have been lifted
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