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Crypto Regulation in Paraguay

Paraguay has no specific comprehensive crypto law. President Abdo vetoed a crypto regulation bill in 2022. The BCP does not recognize crypto as legal tender. VASPs must register with SEPRELAD for AML compliance since 2020. Paraguay is a significant crypto mining hub due to cheap hydroelectric power from the Itaipu Dam, though bills to restrict mining due to energy theft have been debated.

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Paraguay

Paraguay

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Paraguay has no specific comprehensive crypto law. President Abdo vetoed a crypto regulation bill in 2022. The BCP does not recognize crypto as legal tender. VASPs must register with SEPRELAD for AML compliance since 2020. Paraguay is a significant crypto mining hub due to cheap hydroelectric power from the Itaipu Dam, though bills to restrict mining due to energy theft have been debated.

Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 8-10%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BCP (Banco Central del Paraguay), SEPRELAD
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No comprehensive crypto law enacted; 2022 bill was vetoed by President Abdo
  • Major crypto mining hub thanks to cheap hydroelectric power (Itaipu Dam)
  • VASPs must register with SEPRELAD (anti-money laundering secretariat)
  • Income from crypto activities subject to 8-10% tax rates
  • ANDE (national electricity authority) regulates power consumption for mining operations
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