Kyrgyzstan vs Sudan
Crypto regulation comparison
Kyrgyzstan
Sudan
Kyrgyzstan adopted the Law on Virtual Assets in 2022 requiring licensing for exchanges, mining, and VASPs. Over 120 licensed VASPs operate. Crypto turnover exceeded traditional securities market in 2024.
Sudan has a restrictive financial environment compounded by political instability and historical international sanctions. The central bank has warned against crypto use.
Key Points
- Law on Virtual Assets adopted in 2022 with licensing framework
- Over 120 licensed VASPs active by late 2024
- Three license types: trading operator, currency exchanger, mining operator
- Crypto sector contributed 800M KGS in taxes in 2024
- Virtual assets not recognized as legal tender but circulate under special regime
Key Points
- Central bank has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Political instability and conflict limit regulatory development
- Historical international sanctions restrict financial access
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Very limited crypto infrastructure