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Cambodia vs Singapore

Crypto regulation comparison

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Cambodia

Cambodia

Singapore

Singapore

Restricted
Legal

Cambodia has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. The National Bank of Cambodia prohibits banks and financial institutions from dealing in crypto, and unlicensed crypto businesses are illegal. However, the government has shown interest in blockchain technology and launched Bakong, a CBDC-like payment system.

Singapore is a leading global crypto hub with a comprehensive regulatory framework under the Payment Services Act (PSA) 2019, amended in 2022. MAS licenses Digital Payment Token (DPT) service providers for AML/KYC compliance and consumer protection. Singapore has no capital gains tax, making it attractive for crypto businesses and investors. However, MAS has progressively tightened retail investor protections, restricting crypto advertising and requiring risk warnings. Short term trading gains is considered income and taxed as such.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Varies
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0%-24%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), SERC
Regulator MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore)
Stablecoin Rules Bakong (CBDC) promoted as alternative; private stablecoins not specifically regulated
Stablecoin Rules MAS-regulated stablecoin framework (2023); SG-dollar stablecoins must meet reserve and disclosure requirements
Key Points
  • NBC issued a 2018 directive prohibiting banks from dealing in cryptocurrency
  • Unlicensed crypto exchanges and trading platforms are banned
  • Bakong digital payment system launched in 2020 using blockchain technology
  • SERC (Securities and Exchange Regulator) has discussed regulating crypto as digital assets
  • Despite restrictions, peer-to-peer crypto usage remains significant
Key Points
  • Payment Services Act (PSA) 2019 provides licensing for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services
  • MAS issues Major Payment Institution (MPI) and Standard Payment Institution (SPI) licenses for crypto
  • No capital gains tax on crypto for individuals; trading profits may be taxed if deemed business income
  • MAS introduced stablecoin regulatory framework in August 2023 for SG$-pegged stablecoins
  • Strict retail investor protection: crypto advertising restricted, no incentives for trading
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