Monaco vs Paraguay
Crypto regulation comparison
Monaco
Paraguay
Monaco has no income or capital gains tax. The CCAF oversees financial activities. Monaco has shown interest in blockchain technology and digital assets.
Paraguay has no specific comprehensive crypto law. President Abdo vetoed a crypto regulation bill in 2022. The BCP does not recognize crypto as legal tender. VASPs must register with SEPRELAD for AML compliance since 2020. Paraguay is a significant crypto mining hub due to cheap hydroelectric power from the Itaipu Dam, though bills to restrict mining due to energy theft have been debated.
Key Points
- No income or capital gains tax
- CCAF provides financial regulatory oversight
- Government has shown interest in blockchain technology
- Working on digital asset regulatory framework
- Small but active fintech community
Key Points
- No comprehensive crypto law enacted; 2022 bill was vetoed by President Abdo
- Major crypto mining hub thanks to cheap hydroelectric power (Itaipu Dam)
- VASPs must register with SEPRELAD (anti-money laundering secretariat)
- Income from crypto activities subject to 8-10% tax rates
- ANDE (national electricity authority) regulates power consumption for mining operations