Marshall Islands vs Slovakia
Crypto regulation comparison
Marshall Islands
Slovakia
Legal
Legal
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.
Cryptocurrency is legal in Slovakia and regulated under EU MiCA framework since December 2024. A 7% reduced tax rate for long-term holdings was passed in 2023 but repealed by the consolidation package before taking effect. Crypto gains are taxed at standard income tax rates of 19-25%. VASPs must be authorized by NBS under MiCA.
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
0%
Tax Rate
19-25%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Banking Commission of the Marshall Islands
Regulator
NBS (Národná banka Slovenska)
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
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
Key Points
- 7% tax rate for long-term holdings was passed in 2023 but repealed before taking effect
- Crypto gains taxed at 19% (income up to €47,537) or 25% (above threshold)
- VASPs must register with NBS for AML/CFT compliance
- MiCA framework applicable since 30 December 2024; NBS grants authorizations
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024