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Sri Lanka vs Luxembourg

Crypto regulation comparison

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Luxembourg

Luxembourg

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Sri Lanka has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The CBSL has issued multiple warnings (2018, 2021, 2022, 2023) about crypto risks and has not authorized any entity to operate crypto exchanges, mining, or advisory services. Use of debit/credit cards for crypto is prohibited under the Foreign Exchange Act. The SEC has been discussed as a potential future regulator.

Luxembourg is a major European hub for crypto and blockchain financial services. The CSSF regulates VASPs and crypto-related investment funds. Crypto held for more than 6 months is generally exempt from capital gains tax for individuals, making it attractive for long-term holders. Luxembourg hosts several prominent crypto exchanges and fund administrators.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0-42%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Securities and Exchange Commission
Regulator CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework; Luxembourg hosts major stablecoin issuers
Key Points
  • CBSL has issued repeated warnings about crypto risks (2018, 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • No entity authorized to operate crypto exchanges, mining, or advisory services
  • Use of debit/credit cards for crypto prohibited under Foreign Exchange Act
  • CBSL requested criminal proceedings against crypto pyramid schemes
  • SEC discussed as potential future regulatory authority for digital assets
Key Points
  • CSSF oversees VASPs under the Luxembourg AML/CFT framework
  • Individuals holding crypto for 6+ months are generally exempt from capital gains tax
  • Short-term gains taxed at progressive income tax rates up to 42%
  • Major hub for crypto investment funds and blockchain companies
  • MiCA framework fully applicable from December 2024
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