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Malaysia vs Tanzania

Crypto regulation comparison

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Malaysia

Malaysia

Tanzania

Tanzania

Legal
Partially Regulated

Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated in Malaysia. The Securities Commission oversees digital asset exchanges (DAX) and initial exchange offerings under the Capital Markets and Services (Prescription of Securities) Order 2019. Only SC-approved exchanges can operate. Malaysia does not impose capital gains tax on crypto for individuals, though frequent trading may be classified as business income.

Tanzania's regulatory stance on crypto is evolving. The Bank of Tanzania warned against crypto in 2019, but the 2024 Finance Act introduced a 3% withholding tax on digital asset transactions — Tanzania's first legal recognition of crypto. A December 2024 High Court ruling held that taxed crypto transactions cannot be deemed unlawful. No comprehensive regulatory framework exists yet.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 3% withholding tax
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator SC (Securities Commission Malaysia), BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia)
Regulator Bank of Tanzania
Stablecoin Rules Digital assets on approved exchanges only; stablecoins not separately regulated
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Digital asset exchanges must be registered and approved by the Securities Commission
  • Only approved tokens can be listed on registered exchanges (e.g., BTC, ETH, XRP on approved list)
  • No capital gains tax for individuals; frequent trading may be treated as business income
  • BNM regulates crypto for AML/CFT purposes under the Anti-Money Laundering Act
  • IEOs must be conducted through SC-approved platforms
Key Points
  • Bank of Tanzania warned against crypto trading in 2019 public notice
  • Finance Act 2024 introduced 3% withholding tax on digital asset transactions
  • December 2024 High Court ruled taxed crypto transactions are not unlawful
  • An estimated 2.3 million Tanzanians own cryptocurrency
  • Bank of Tanzania exploring central bank digital currency (CBDC)
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