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Morocco vs Philippines

Crypto regulation comparison

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Morocco

Morocco

Philippines

Philippines

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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.

The Philippines is one of the largest crypto markets in Southeast Asia. The BSP licenses Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) under Circular 1108 (2021), and the SEC regulates crypto as securities where applicable. The Philippines saw massive adoption through play-to-earn games (Axie Infinity) and remittances. Crypto income is taxed at progressive income tax rates.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0-35%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BAM (Bank Al-Maghrib), AMMC
Regulator BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas), SEC Philippines
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto transactions banned by central bank
Stablecoin Rules BSP regulates virtual asset service providers including stablecoin operations
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
  • BSP Circular 1108 (2021) provides comprehensive VASP licensing framework
  • BSP has licensed major exchanges including Coins.ph and PDAX
  • SEC Philippines regulates crypto securities and has issued warnings on unregistered offerings
  • Crypto income taxed at progressive rates (0-35%); 12% VAT may apply to exchanges
  • Play-to-earn gaming (Axie Infinity) drove massive adoption, especially in rural areas
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