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Nicaragua vs Tuvalu

Crypto regulation comparison

Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

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.

Tuvalu has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. Uses the Australian dollar.

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 National Bank of Tuvalu
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
  • Uses the Australian dollar
  • Very limited financial and internet infrastructure
  • Minimal crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services