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Saint Kitts and Nevis vs Nicaragua

Crypto regulation comparison

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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Legal
Legal

Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a crypto-friendly approach. No income or capital gains tax. The country accepts crypto for citizenship by investment.

Nicaragua regulates virtual assets under Law 1072 (2021) and BCN resolution CD-BCN-XXV-1-22 (2022). VASPs must be licensed by BCN. Crypto gains taxed at 15% capital gains rate.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Financial Services Regulatory Commission
Regulator Banco Central de Nicaragua (BCN)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Crypto-friendly regulatory approach
  • No income or capital gains tax
  • Citizenship by investment accepts cryptocurrency
  • ECCB provides regional monetary oversight
  • Growing digital economy initiatives
Key Points
  • Law 1072 (2021) defines virtual assets and regulates VASPs
  • BCN is designated as the licensing and supervisory authority
  • Banks are legally permitted to offer virtual asset services
  • Capital gains taxed at 15% on crypto profits
  • Government monitors virtual transactions exceeding ,000 since 2025
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