Mozambique vs Nicaragua
Crypto regulation comparison
Mozambique
Nicaragua
Mozambique has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto. Crypto operates without specific regulatory oversight.
Nicaragua regulates virtual assets under Law 1072 (2021) and BCN resolution CD-BCN-XXV-1-22 (2022). VASPs must be licensed by BCN. Crypto gains taxed at 15% capital gains rate.
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
- No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
- Law 1072 (2021) defines virtual assets and regulates VASPs
- BCN is designated as the licensing and supervisory authority
- Banks are legally permitted to offer virtual asset services
- Capital gains taxed at 15% on crypto profits
- Government monitors virtual transactions exceeding ,000 since 2025