San Marino vs Turkmenistan
Crypto regulation comparison
San Marino
Turkmenistan
Legal
Legal
San Marino has developed a regulatory framework for blockchain entities. The country has issued licenses for blockchain-based businesses.
Turkmenistan enacted the Law on Virtual Assets effective January 2026, legalizing crypto exchanges and mining under Central Bank licensing. Crypto is treated as property, not legal tender.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of San Marino, AIF (Financial Information Agency)
Regulator
Central Bank of Turkmenistan
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under Virtual Assets Law
Key Points
- Delegated Decree on blockchain technology entities issued
- Licenses issued for blockchain-based businesses
- AIF provides regulatory oversight
- Small jurisdiction working to attract blockchain companies
- Developing comprehensive digital asset regulation
Key Points
- Law on Virtual Assets enacted November 2025, effective January 2026
- Crypto exchanges and mining require Central Bank licensing
- Crypto treated as property, not legal tender
- Banks prohibited from directly providing crypto services
- Low electricity costs attract mining operations