Cambodia vs Tajikistan
Crypto regulation comparison
Cambodia
Tajikistan
Restricted
Restricted
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.
Tajikistan has restricted cryptocurrency activities. The National Bank has warned against crypto use and financial institutions are prohibited from dealing in digital currencies.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), SERC
Regulator
National Bank of Tajikistan
Stablecoin Rules
Bakong (CBDC) promoted as alternative; private stablecoins not specifically regulated
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
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
- National Bank has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Financial institutions prohibited from dealing in crypto
- No specific comprehensive crypto legislation
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto infrastructure