Kiribati vs Paraguay
Crypto regulation comparison
Kiribati
Paraguay
Kiribati has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. Uses the Australian dollar.
Paraguay has no specific comprehensive crypto law. President Abdo vetoed a crypto regulation bill in 2022. The BCP does not recognize crypto as legal tender. VASPs must register with SEPRELAD for AML compliance since 2020. Paraguay is a significant crypto mining hub due to cheap hydroelectric power from the Itaipu Dam, though bills to restrict mining due to energy theft have been debated.
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Uses the Australian dollar
- Very limited financial infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
- No comprehensive crypto law enacted; 2022 bill was vetoed by President Abdo
- Major crypto mining hub thanks to cheap hydroelectric power (Itaipu Dam)
- VASPs must register with SEPRELAD (anti-money laundering secretariat)
- Income from crypto activities subject to 8-10% tax rates
- ANDE (national electricity authority) regulates power consumption for mining operations