Mexico vs Vatican City
Crypto regulation comparison
Mexico
Vatican City
Legal
No Regulation
Mexico regulates cryptocurrency under the 2018 Fintech Law (Ley Fintech), one of Latin America's first comprehensive crypto regulatory frameworks. The CNBV licenses fintech institutions including crypto exchanges. However, Banxico has restricted financial institutions from offering crypto services directly to customers. Crypto gains are taxed as income at progressive rates.
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
Capital gains
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
1.92-35%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
CNBV, Banxico (Bank of Mexico), SHCP
Regulator
ASIF (Supervisory and Financial Information Authority)
Stablecoin Rules
Virtual assets regulated under Fintech Law; Banxico restricts banks from offering crypto to clients
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- Fintech Law (2018) regulates virtual asset operations through licensed ITFs (Fintech Institutions)
- CNBV (National Banking and Securities Commission) oversees licensing and compliance
- Banxico issued rules restricting banks from offering crypto to clients directly
- Crypto gains taxed as 'other income' (otros ingresos) at progressive rates up to 35%
- Mexico has high crypto adoption driven by remittances and unbanked population
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