Kyrgyzstan vs Tunisia
Crypto regulation comparison
Kyrgyzstan
Tunisia
Legal
Restricted
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.
Tunisia restricts cryptocurrency activities. The Central Bank of Tunisia has not authorized any crypto exchanges, and foreign exchange regulations effectively prohibit crypto transactions. Tunisia's strict capital controls make legal crypto trading very difficult. Despite restrictions, some Tunisians access crypto via P2P platforms and VPNs.
Tax Type
Income
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
10%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
State Financial Supervision Authority
Regulator
BCT (Banque Centrale de Tunisie)
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under Virtual Assets Law
Stablecoin Rules
No regulation; crypto activities restricted
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
- BCT has not authorized or licensed any crypto exchanges
- Foreign exchange regulations effectively prohibit crypto transactions
- Strict capital controls limit the ability to legally purchase crypto
- No specific crypto legislation — restrictions stem from existing financial laws
- Some informal P2P crypto activity exists despite restrictions