Nepal vs Tunisia
Crypto regulation comparison
Nepal
Tunisia
Banned
Restricted
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.
Tunisia restricts cryptocurrency activities. The Central Bank of Tunisia has not authorized any crypto exchanges, and foreign exchange regulations effectively prohibit crypto transactions. Tunisia's strict capital controls make legal crypto trading very difficult. Despite restrictions, some Tunisians access crypto via P2P platforms and VPNs.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
No
Mining
No
Mining
No
Regulator
NRB (Nepal Rastra Bank)
Regulator
BCT (Banque Centrale de Tunisie)
Stablecoin Rules
All crypto activities banned
Stablecoin Rules
No regulation; crypto activities restricted
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
- BCT has not authorized or licensed any crypto exchanges
- Foreign exchange regulations effectively prohibit crypto transactions
- Strict capital controls limit the ability to legally purchase crypto
- No specific crypto legislation — restrictions stem from existing financial laws
- Some informal P2P crypto activity exists despite restrictions