Maldives vs Zambia
Crypto regulation comparison
Maldives
Zambia
Restricted
No Regulation
The Maldives Monetary Authority has warned against cryptocurrency and does not recognize it as legal tender. No specific legislation exists but the MMA discourages crypto activities.
Zambia has no comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation. The SEC warns the public about unregulated crypto schemes and evaluates whether specific products qualify as securities. The Bank of Zambia's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan includes developing a crypto and stablecoin regulatory framework. Blockchain-based regulatory testing is underway with the SEC and BoZ.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)
Regulator
Bank of Zambia, Securities and Exchange Commission
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- MMA has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Financial institutions discouraged from dealing in crypto
- Limited crypto adoption
Key Points
- SEC warns public against unregulated cryptocurrency schemes
- Crypto products regulated only if they meet the definition of a security
- BoZ 2024-2027 Strategic Plan includes crypto and stablecoin regulatory framework
- Blockchain-based regulatory testing underway with SEC and BoZ
- Kwacha is sole legal tender for domestic transactions per 2025 Currency Directives