Morocco vs Oman
Crypto regulation comparison
Morocco
Oman
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.
Oman has moved to regulate cryptocurrency with the Capital Market Authority issuing a Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework in 2023. VASP licensing is being implemented, and Oman has attracted crypto mining operations due to its energy resources. There is no personal income or capital gains tax in Oman.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
BAM (Bank Al-Maghrib), AMMC
Regulator
CMA (Capital Market Authority of Oman), CBO (Central Bank of Oman)
Stablecoin Rules
No regulation; crypto transactions banned by central bank
Stablecoin Rules
Under development within CMSA virtual asset framework
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
- CMA issued the Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework in 2023
- VASP licensing regime being implemented under CMA oversight
- No personal income or capital gains tax in Oman
- Oman has attracted large-scale crypto mining operations leveraging its energy sector
- CBO has issued warnings but not banned crypto for individuals