Timor-Leste vs Kosovo
Crypto regulation comparison
Timor-Leste
Kosovo
No Regulation
Legal
Timor-Leste has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. Uses the US dollar as its official currency.
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
None
Tax Type
Income
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0-10%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
Banco Central de Timor-Leste
Regulator
Central Bank of Kosovo
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Uses the US dollar as official currency
- Central bank has not addressed crypto regulation
- Very limited financial infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption
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