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Lithuania vs Morocco

Crypto regulation comparison

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Lithuania

Lithuania

Morocco

Morocco

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Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated in Lithuania. The Bank of Lithuania oversees VASPs under AML regulations and has been an early mover in crypto regulation within the EU. Lithuania attracted a large number of VASP registrations due to initially favorable conditions, though it tightened requirements significantly in 2022-2023. The MiCA framework now applies.

Morocco's central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) banned cryptocurrency transactions in 2017, making it illegal for financial institutions to process crypto payments. Despite the ban, Morocco has one of the highest crypto adoption rates in Africa. The government has been exploring a potential regulatory framework, with Bank Al-Maghrib reportedly studying a CBDC and reconsidering its crypto stance.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 15%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos Bankas)
Regulator BAM (Bank Al-Maghrib), AMMC
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto transactions banned by central bank
Key Points
  • VASPs must register with the Bank of Lithuania under AML/CFT law
  • Capital gains from crypto taxed at 15% personal income tax rate
  • Lithuania became a major EU hub for crypto companies; over 500 VASPs registered by 2022
  • Tightened VASP requirements in 2022-2023, including local substance and capital requirements
  • MiCA transition underway from December 2024
Key Points
  • Bank Al-Maghrib banned crypto transactions for financial institutions in 2017
  • Crypto ownership is technically in a legal gray area; trading happens via P2P
  • Morocco ranks among the top crypto adopters in Africa despite the ban
  • Government exploring regulatory framework and potential CBDC
  • No crypto taxation framework exists due to the ban
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