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Jamaica vs Turkey

Crypto regulation comparison

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Jamaica

Jamaica

Turkey

Turkey

No Regulation
Legal

Jamaica has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The Bank of Jamaica does not regulate or endorse crypto but has not banned it. Jamaica launched its own CBDC, JAM-DEX, in 2022 through the National Commercial Bank. Crypto exists in a legal gray area with no dedicated framework.

Turkey has one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally, driven by lira depreciation and high inflation. While crypto ownership is legal, the CBRT banned crypto payments in April 2021. In 2024, Turkey passed comprehensive crypto legislation under the Capital Markets Law amendment, giving the CMB authority to license and regulate crypto asset service providers. No crypto-specific tax exists yet, though legislation is under consideration. MASAK (Financial Crimes Investigation Board) oversees AML compliance.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0% (legislation pending)
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BOJ (Bank of Jamaica), FSC
Regulator CMB (Capital Markets Board), CBRT (Central Bank), MASAK
Stablecoin Rules BOJ launched JAM-DEX CBDC; no private stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Under development; CBRT banned crypto for payments
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation or regulatory framework
  • BOJ does not recognize crypto as legal tender but has not banned it
  • Jamaica launched the JAM-DEX CBDC in 2022
  • FSC Jamaica has not issued specific guidance on crypto asset regulation
  • Tax treatment of crypto gains is unclear due to lack of specific guidance
Key Points
  • 2024 Capital Markets Law amendment gives CMB authority to license crypto platforms
  • CBRT banned the use of crypto assets for payments in April 2021
  • No crypto-specific tax currently; capital gains tax legislation under discussion
  • MASAK enforces AML/KYC requirements on crypto platforms
  • Turkey ranks among top 5 globally for crypto adoption (driven by lira depreciation)
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