Turkmenistan vs Samoa
Crypto regulation comparison
Turkmenistan
Samoa
Legal
No Regulation
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.
Samoa has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has cautioned about crypto risks.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of Turkmenistan
Regulator
Central Bank of Samoa
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under Virtual Assets Law
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin 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
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has cautioned about crypto risks
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services