Malawi vs Sweden
Crypto regulation comparison
Malawi
Sweden
Malawi has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The Reserve Bank of Malawi has issued warnings about crypto risks but has not banned it.
Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated in Sweden. Crypto capital gains are taxed at a flat 30% rate. Finansinspektionen registers VASPs and oversees compliance. Sweden's Riksbank has been a pioneer in CBDC research with its e-krona project. MiCA applies from December 2024.
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Reserve Bank of Malawi warns about crypto risks
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto infrastructure and adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
- Flat 30% tax on crypto capital gains
- Skatteverket (Swedish Tax Agency) actively tracks and taxes crypto; has made bulk data requests to exchanges
- VASPs must register with Finansinspektionen for AML compliance
- Riksbank e-krona CBDC pilot is one of the most advanced in Europe
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024