Moldova vs Yemen
Crypto regulation comparison
Moldova
Yemen
Moldova currently has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The National Bank warns that virtual currencies are unregulated and user funds are not protected. Ownership and trading are legal but use as payment is prohibited. Moldova plans to introduce its first crypto law by 2026, aligned with EU MiCA regulation, including a 12% tax on crypto profits.
Yemen has a restrictive environment for cryptocurrency due to ongoing conflict and fragmented governance. The Central Bank has warned against crypto use. International sanctions further restrict access.
Key Points
- Virtual currencies not regulated; user funds not protected per NBM warning
- Ownership and trading legal; use as payment prohibited
- First crypto law planned by 2026, aligned with EU MiCA regulation
- Planned 12% tax on crypto transaction profits
- Law being drafted jointly by Finance Ministry, NBM, and AML authority
Key Points
- Central Bank has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Ongoing conflict limits regulatory development
- International sanctions restrict access to crypto platforms
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Very limited crypto infrastructure