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Morocco vs New Zealand

Crypto regulation comparison

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Morocco

Morocco

New Zealand

New Zealand

Restricted
Legal

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.

Cryptocurrency is legal in New Zealand and treated as a form of property for tax purposes. The IRD taxes crypto depending on the purpose of acquisition — if bought with the intention to sell, gains are taxable income. New Zealand does not have a formal capital gains tax, but crypto profits are often taxable under income tax rules. Exchanges are not specifically licensed but must comply with AML/CFT requirements.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 10.5-39%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BAM (Bank Al-Maghrib), AMMC
Regulator FMA (Financial Markets Authority), IRD (Inland Revenue)
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto transactions banned by central bank
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
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
Key Points
  • Crypto treated as property; gains taxable if acquired with intent to dispose
  • No formal capital gains tax, but income tax applies to crypto trading profits
  • Tax rates from 10.5% to 39% depending on income bracket
  • Crypto salary payments are treated as taxable income
  • Exchanges must comply with AML/CFT Act and register as reporting entities with DIA
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