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Serbia vs Zimbabwe

Crypto regulation comparison

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Serbia

Serbia

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

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Serbia's Law on Digital Assets, enacted in December 2020 and effective June 2021, created one of the first comprehensive crypto regulatory frameworks in the Western Balkans. The NBS oversees virtual currencies while the Securities Commission handles digital tokens. Service providers must obtain licenses and comply with AML/KYC requirements. Capital gains taxed at 15%.

Zimbabwe has restricted cryptocurrency through its central bank. The RBZ banned financial institutions from processing crypto transactions in 2018. However, in a unique move, the RBZ issued gold-backed digital tokens (ZiG tokens) in 2023 as a store of value. Zimbabwe has a history of currency instability (hyperinflation, currency collapses) which drives informal crypto adoption for hedging and remittances.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 15%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator National Bank of Serbia (NBS), Securities Commission
Regulator RBZ (Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No private stablecoin regulation; RBZ introduced gold-backed ZiG digital token as state currency
Key Points
  • Law on Digital Assets enacted December 2020, effective June 2021
  • NBS regulates virtual currencies; Securities Commission regulates digital tokens
  • Capital gains on crypto taxed at 15%
  • Service providers must obtain licenses and maintain physical offices in Serbia
  • Transfer/conversion of digital assets exempt from VAT
Key Points
  • RBZ banned banks and financial institutions from servicing crypto in 2018
  • RBZ issued gold-backed digital tokens (ZiG) in 2023 as a CBDC-like instrument
  • No licensing framework for crypto exchanges
  • Informal crypto adoption driven by currency instability and remittance needs
  • Crypto ownership itself is not explicitly criminalized for individuals
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