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Mongolia vs Saudi Arabia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Mongolia

Mongolia

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Legal
Restricted

Mongolia adopted the Law on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VPSP) in December 2021, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework. The Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) registers and supervises crypto exchanges. Over 12 licensed exchanges serve 850,000+ customers. Crypto mining is legal and growing, with tax incentives for renewable energy use.

Saudi Arabia has an ambiguous but generally restrictive approach to cryptocurrency. SAMA has not licensed any crypto exchanges, and financial institutions are warned against dealing in crypto. However, crypto is not explicitly banned by law, and Saudi Arabia has participated in blockchain initiatives (Project Aber with the UAE central bank). No personal income or capital gains tax exists in Saudi Arabia.

Tax Type Income
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 10-25%
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) of Mongolia
Regulator SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority), CMA Saudi Arabia
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto trading not authorized
Key Points
  • Law on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VPSP) adopted December 2021
  • FRC registers and supervises crypto exchanges under VPSP law
  • Over 12 licensed exchanges serving 850,000+ customers
  • Crypto exchange income is taxable and exempt from VAT
  • Mongolia launched blockchain-based OTC securities trading in 2025
Key Points
  • SAMA has not authorized or licensed any cryptocurrency exchanges
  • Financial institutions warned against crypto transactions
  • Crypto not explicitly banned but not regulated; exists in a legal gray area
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia participated in CBDC experiments (Project Aber with UAE)
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