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Malta vs Paraguay

Crypto regulation comparison

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Malta

Malta

Paraguay

Paraguay

Legal
Legal

Malta positioned itself as the 'Blockchain Island' with the 2018 Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Act, one of the world's first comprehensive crypto regulatory frameworks. The MFSA licenses VFA service providers and oversees ICOs. Long-term crypto holdings are generally not subject to capital gains tax for individuals, while trading profits may be taxed as income.

Paraguay has no specific comprehensive crypto law. President Abdo vetoed a crypto regulation bill in 2022. The BCP does not recognize crypto as legal tender. VASPs must register with SEPRELAD for AML compliance since 2020. Paraguay is a significant crypto mining hub due to cheap hydroelectric power from the Itaipu Dam, though bills to restrict mining due to energy theft have been debated.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 0-35%
Tax Rate 8-10%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator MFSA (Malta Financial Services Authority)
Regulator BCP (Banco Central del Paraguay), SEPRELAD
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under MFSA VFA framework and EU MiCA
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Virtual Financial Assets Act (2018) provides a comprehensive licensing framework
  • MFSA licenses VFA exchanges, brokers, custodians, and portfolio managers
  • Long-term crypto holdings generally not subject to capital gains tax for individuals
  • Day trading profits may be taxed as business income at progressive rates up to 35%
  • Transitioning to EU MiCA framework from December 2024
Key Points
  • No comprehensive crypto law enacted; 2022 bill was vetoed by President Abdo
  • Major crypto mining hub thanks to cheap hydroelectric power (Itaipu Dam)
  • VASPs must register with SEPRELAD (anti-money laundering secretariat)
  • Income from crypto activities subject to 8-10% tax rates
  • ANDE (national electricity authority) regulates power consumption for mining operations
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