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Nicaragua vs Sierra Leone

Crypto regulation comparison

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Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

Legal
No Regulation

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.

Sierra Leone has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 15%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central de Nicaragua (BCN)
Regulator Bank of Sierra Leone
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
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
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
  • Limited financial infrastructure
  • Minimal crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
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