North Korea vs Mauritania
Crypto regulation comparison
North Korea
Mauritania
Banned
Restricted
North Korea does not allow civilian cryptocurrency use. The regime has been accused by the UN and US of using state-sponsored hacking to steal cryptocurrency to fund weapons programs.
Mauritania has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. Islamic finance principles influence the financial regulatory approach. The central bank has warned against crypto use.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
No
Mining
No
Mining
No
Regulator
Central Bank of North Korea
Regulator
Banque Centrale de Mauritanie
Stablecoin Rules
Not applicable — crypto banned
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No civilian cryptocurrency use permitted
- State-sponsored crypto theft alleged by UN and US
- Lazarus Group linked to major crypto exchange hacks
- International sanctions restrict all financial activities
- Cryptocurrency used by state actors, not civilians
Key Points
- Central bank has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Islamic finance principles influence regulatory approach
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Limited crypto infrastructure
- Financial institutions discouraged from dealing in crypto