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Montenegro vs Nicaragua

Crypto regulation comparison

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Montenegro

Montenegro

Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Legal
Legal

Montenegro has no specific crypto law but crypto is not prohibited. Working toward EU candidacy and potential MiCA alignment. Capital gains taxed under general provisions.

Nicaragua regulates virtual assets under Law 1072 (2021) and BCN resolution CD-BCN-XXV-1-22 (2022). VASPs must be licensed by BCN. Crypto gains taxed at 15% capital gains rate.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 9-15%
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Montenegro, Capital Market Authority
Regulator Banco Central de Nicaragua (BCN)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation but crypto is legal
  • Working toward EU candidacy and MiCA alignment
  • Capital gains on crypto taxed at 9-15%
  • Central Bank has acknowledged crypto without banning it
  • Growing interest in crypto-friendly policies
Key Points
  • Law 1072 (2021) defines virtual assets and regulates VASPs
  • BCN is designated as the licensing and supervisory authority
  • Banks are legally permitted to offer virtual asset services
  • Capital gains taxed at 15% on crypto profits
  • Government monitors virtual transactions exceeding ,000 since 2025
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