Madagascar vs Marshall Islands
Crypto regulation comparison
Madagascar
Marshall Islands
No Regulation
Legal
Madagascar has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto. Crypto operates in a legal gray area.
The Marshall Islands passed the Sovereign Currency Act in 2018 to create the SOV, a blockchain-based national digital currency. No income or capital gains tax.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Banque Centrale de Madagascar
Regulator
Banking Commission of the Marshall Islands
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
- No licensing framework for crypto businesses
Key Points
- Sovereign Currency Act (2018) created SOV digital currency
- No income or capital gains tax
- Has been a popular jurisdiction for DAO registration
- Banking Commission provides oversight
- Limited domestic crypto adoption