Liberia vs Qatar
Crypto regulation comparison
Liberia
Qatar
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The CBL has not issued crypto licenses and considers unauthorized crypto products illegal. No specific crypto legislation exists but the Financial Institutions Act requires licensing for all financial services.
Qatar has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. The Qatar Central Bank banned crypto trading and services in 2018, and the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre. However, Qatar has shown interest in blockchain technology for non-crypto applications and is exploring a potential CBDC. The Qatar Financial Centre issued a Digital Assets Framework in 2024 focused on tokenized real-world assets, not cryptocurrencies.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
Central Bank of Liberia
Regulator
QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Not permitted under current QCB regulations
Key Points
- CBL has not approved any crypto licensing
- Unauthorized crypto products deemed illegal under Financial Institutions Act
- CBL shut down local crypto startup TACC in 2021
- No specific crypto tax framework
- Very low crypto adoption due to limited internet access
Key Points
- QFCRA prohibited authorized firms from providing virtual asset services (2019 alert, reaffirmed 2024)
- QFCRA prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre
- QFC introduced a 2024 Digital Assets Framework for tokenized securities (not crypto)
- No personal income or capital gains tax in Qatar (but crypto trading is banned)
- Qatar exploring blockchain and CBDC applications separate from crypto