Mongolia vs Vatican City
Crypto regulation comparison
Mongolia
Vatican City
Legal
No Regulation
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.
Vatican City has no cryptocurrency regulation. The micro-state's financial system is focused on the Holy See's financial activities. ASIF provides financial oversight.
Tax Type
Income
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
10-25%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) of Mongolia
Regulator
ASIF (Supervisory and Financial Information Authority)
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
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
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- ASIF provides financial oversight for the Holy See
- Micro-state with very limited financial market
- No crypto exchanges or services
- AML/CFT framework aligned with international standards