Papua New Guinea vs Palau
Crypto regulation comparison
Papua New Guinea
Palau
No Regulation
Legal
Papua New Guinea has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.
Palau has explored blockchain technology and launched a stablecoin program in partnership with Ripple. No income or capital gains tax.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Bank of Papua New Guinea
Regulator
Financial Institutions Commission
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
- Limited internet and financial infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
- Exploring national stablecoin in partnership with Ripple
- No income or capital gains tax
- Uses the US dollar as official currency
- Small but forward-looking approach to digital assets
- Limited domestic crypto infrastructure