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Liberia vs Romania

Crypto regulation comparison

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Liberia

Liberia

Romania

Romania

Restricted
Legal

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.

Cryptocurrency is legal in Romania. Crypto gains are taxed at 10% as 'income from other sources' under the fiscal code. VASPs must register with the relevant authorities for AML compliance. Romania has a growing crypto community and is transitioning to the EU MiCA framework.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 10%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Liberia
Regulator ASF (Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiară), BNR (National Bank of Romania)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
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
  • Crypto gains taxed at 10% as 'income from other sources' under Article 114 Fiscal Code
  • Annual gains up to RON 600 (~EUR 120) exempt from tax per Article 116 Fiscal Code
  • VASPs must register for AML/CFT compliance
  • ASF oversees financial market conduct; BNR handles monetary policy
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
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