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Nepal vs Russia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Nepal

Nepal

Russia

Russia

Banned
Partially Regulated

Nepal has banned cryptocurrency trading, mining, and transactions. The Nepal Rastra Bank declared crypto trading illegal in 2017, and the Nepal Telecommunications Authority has been directed to block crypto exchange websites. Law enforcement has arrested individuals for operating crypto exchanges. Despite the ban, some citizens use VPNs to access crypto.

Russia's crypto regulation is complex and evolving. The 2021 'On Digital Financial Assets' law recognizes crypto as property but bans its use as a means of payment. Mining was legalized and regulated in 2024 under a new mining law. Crypto is taxed as income at 13-15%. The CBR pushed for a total ban on crypto trading but was overruled by the government, which favors regulation. International sanctions have complicated Russia's crypto landscape.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 13-15%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges No No
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator NRB (Nepal Rastra Bank)
Regulator CBR (Central Bank of Russia), Ministry of Finance
Stablecoin Rules All crypto activities banned
Stablecoin Rules Crypto payments banned; digital ruble CBDC introduced
Key Points
  • NRB declared all crypto trading and transactions illegal in 2017
  • Mining cryptocurrency is also prohibited
  • NTA directed to block access to crypto exchange websites
  • Arrests have been made for operating crypto trading platforms
  • NRB exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as an alternative
Key Points
  • Digital Financial Assets law (2021) recognizes crypto as property but bans use as payment
  • Crypto mining officially legalized and regulated under 2024 mining legislation
  • Crypto income taxed at 13% (up to RUB 5M) or 15% (above RUB 5M)
  • Domestic crypto exchanges not legally operating; P2P trading widespread. CBR framework Dec 2025 targeting July 2026.
  • International sanctions have increased interest in crypto for cross-border transfers
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