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Romania vs Kosovo

Crypto regulation comparison

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Romania

Romania

Kosovo

Kosovo

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal in Romania. Crypto gains are taxed at 10% as 'income from other sources' under the fiscal code. VASPs must register with the relevant authorities for AML compliance. Romania has a growing crypto community and is transitioning to the EU MiCA framework.

Kosovo banned crypto mining in 2022 due to energy crisis but crypto trading remains legal. The Central Bank has warned about crypto risks.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 10%
Tax Rate 0-10%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator ASF (Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiară), BNR (National Bank of Romania)
Regulator Central Bank of Kosovo
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Crypto gains taxed at 10% as 'income from other sources' under Article 114 Fiscal Code
  • Annual gains up to RON 600 (~EUR 120) exempt from tax per Article 116 Fiscal Code
  • VASPs must register for AML/CFT compliance
  • ASF oversees financial market conduct; BNR handles monetary policy
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
Key Points
  • Crypto mining banned in 2022 due to energy crisis
  • Crypto trading and holding remain legal
  • Central Bank has warned about crypto risks
  • Income from crypto subject to taxation
  • Growing crypto adoption despite mining ban
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