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Qatar vs Tunisia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Qatar

Qatar

Tunisia

Tunisia

Restricted
Restricted

Qatar has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. The Qatar Central Bank banned crypto trading and services in 2018, and the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre. However, Qatar has shown interest in blockchain technology for non-crypto applications and is exploring a potential CBDC. The Qatar Financial Centre issued a Digital Assets Framework in 2024 focused on tokenized real-world assets, not cryptocurrencies.

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 0%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges No No
Mining No No
Mining No No
Regulator QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Regulator BCT (Banque Centrale de Tunisie)
Stablecoin Rules Not permitted under current QCB regulations
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto activities restricted
Key Points
  • QFCRA prohibited authorized firms from providing virtual asset services (2019 alert, reaffirmed 2024)
  • QFCRA prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre
  • QFC introduced a 2024 Digital Assets Framework for tokenized securities (not crypto)
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Qatar (but crypto trading is banned)
  • Qatar exploring blockchain and CBDC applications separate from crypto
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
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