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North Korea vs Kosovo

Crypto regulation comparison

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North Korea

North Korea

Kosovo

Kosovo

Banned
Legal

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.

Kosovo banned crypto mining in 2022 due to energy crisis but crypto trading remains legal. The Central Bank has warned about crypto risks.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0-10%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining No No
Regulator Central Bank of North Korea
Regulator Central Bank of Kosovo
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable — crypto banned
Stablecoin Rules No specific 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
  • Crypto mining banned in 2022 due to energy crisis
  • Crypto trading and holding remain legal
  • Central Bank has warned about crypto risks
  • Income from crypto subject to taxation
  • Growing crypto adoption despite mining ban
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