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Lithuania vs Saudi Arabia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Lithuania

Lithuania

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

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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.

Saudi Arabia has an ambiguous but generally restrictive approach to cryptocurrency. SAMA has not licensed any crypto exchanges, and financial institutions are warned against dealing in crypto. However, crypto is not explicitly banned by law, and Saudi Arabia has participated in blockchain initiatives (Project Aber with the UAE central bank). No personal income or capital gains tax exists in Saudi Arabia.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 15%
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos Bankas)
Regulator SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority), CMA Saudi Arabia
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto trading not authorized
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
  • SAMA has not authorized or licensed any cryptocurrency exchanges
  • Financial institutions warned against crypto transactions
  • Crypto not explicitly banned but not regulated; exists in a legal gray area
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia participated in CBDC experiments (Project Aber with UAE)
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