Suriname vs Uzbekistan
Crypto regulation comparison
Suriname
Uzbekistan
No Regulation
Legal
Suriname has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has cautioned about crypto risks but has not enacted legislation.
Uzbekistan has actively regulated crypto since 2018, when it established the NAPM (initially NAPCI) to oversee virtual assets. Licensed crypto exchanges operate in a regulatory sandbox. Individual crypto trading profits are exempt from tax. Uzbekistan has also established a state-backed mining pool and licensing regime for miners, leveraging its energy resources.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Centrale Bank van Suriname
Regulator
NAPM (National Agency for Prospective Projects)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under NAPM virtual asset framework
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has cautioned about crypto risks
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- No licensing framework for crypto businesses
- Limited crypto adoption
Key Points
- NAPM oversees virtual asset regulation and licensing
- Licensed exchanges operate under regulatory framework since 2018
- Individual crypto trading exempt from income tax
- State-backed mining pool and licensing for crypto miners
- Only licensed platforms can offer crypto services; unlicensed platforms blocked