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Sri Lanka vs Venezuela

Crypto regulation comparison

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Venezuela

Venezuela

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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.

Venezuela has a unique crypto history. The government launched the Petro (PTR) state cryptocurrency in 2018, backed by oil reserves, though it was widely considered a failure and discontinued. SUNACRIP regulates crypto activities and has licensed mining operations. Venezuelans have high crypto adoption due to hyperinflation, with USDT widely used as a de facto currency. Crypto mining requires a SUNACRIP license.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate Up to 34%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Securities and Exchange Commission
Regulator SUNACRIP (Superintendencia Nacional de Criptoactivos)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Government launched Petro (PTR) state crypto (discontinued); SUNACRIP regulated stablecoins
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
  • SUNACRIP regulates crypto exchanges, mining, and service providers
  • Government-backed Petro cryptocurrency launched in 2018, largely discontinued
  • Crypto mining requires SUNACRIP license and registration
  • Very high crypto adoption driven by hyperinflation; USDT widely used
  • Income from crypto subject to progressive tax rates up to 34%
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