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São Tomé and Príncipe vs Tonga

Crypto regulation comparison

São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe

Tonga

Tonga

No Regulation
No Regulation

São Tomé and Príncipe has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.

Tonga has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. There has been legislative interest in adopting Bitcoin as legal tender but no legislation has been enacted.

Tax Type None
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central de São Tomé e Príncipe
Regulator National Reserve Bank of Tonga
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not addressed crypto
  • Very limited financial infrastructure
  • Minimal crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Legislative interest in Bitcoin legal tender discussed
  • National Reserve Bank provides monetary oversight
  • Limited crypto infrastructure
  • No licensing framework for crypto services