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North Korea vs Papua New Guinea

Crypto regulation comparison

North Korea

North Korea

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

Banned
No Regulation

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.

Papua New Guinea has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.

Tax Type None
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of North Korea
Regulator Bank of Papua New Guinea
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
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
  • Limited internet and financial infrastructure
  • Minimal crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services