Oman vs Somalia
Crypto regulation comparison
Oman
Somalia
Legal
No Regulation
Oman has moved to regulate cryptocurrency with the Capital Market Authority issuing a Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework in 2023. VASP licensing is being implemented, and Oman has attracted crypto mining operations due to its energy resources. There is no personal income or capital gains tax in Oman.
Somalia has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The fragmented governance structure makes unified regulation extremely difficult. Mobile money dominates the financial landscape.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
0%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
CMA (Capital Market Authority of Oman), CBO (Central Bank of Oman)
Regulator
Central Bank of Somalia
Stablecoin Rules
Under development within CMSA virtual asset framework
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- CMA issued the Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework in 2023
- VASP licensing regime being implemented under CMA oversight
- No personal income or capital gains tax in Oman
- Oman has attracted large-scale crypto mining operations leveraging its energy sector
- CBO has issued warnings but not banned crypto for individuals
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Fragmented governance limits regulatory development
- Mobile money dominates informal financial system
- Very limited formal financial infrastructure
- No licensing framework for crypto services