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Qatar vs Zambia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Qatar

Qatar

Zambia

Zambia

Restricted
No Regulation

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.

Zambia has no comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation. The SEC warns the public about unregulated crypto schemes and evaluates whether specific products qualify as securities. The Bank of Zambia's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan includes developing a crypto and stablecoin regulatory framework. Blockchain-based regulatory testing is underway with the SEC and BoZ.

Tax Type None
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Regulator Bank of Zambia, Securities and Exchange Commission
Stablecoin Rules Not permitted under current QCB regulations
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
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
  • SEC warns public against unregulated cryptocurrency schemes
  • Crypto products regulated only if they meet the definition of a security
  • BoZ 2024-2027 Strategic Plan includes crypto and stablecoin regulatory framework
  • Blockchain-based regulatory testing underway with SEC and BoZ
  • Kwacha is sole legal tender for domestic transactions per 2025 Currency Directives
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