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Crypto Regulation in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The central bank (BCRD) issued statements in 2017 and 2021 warning that crypto is not legal tender and prohibiting regulated financial institutions from dealing in digital assets under Monetary Law No. 183-02. Individual use is not criminalized but operates in a restricted gray area.

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Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

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The Dominican Republic has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The central bank (BCRD) issued statements in 2017 and 2021 warning that crypto is not legal tender and prohibiting regulated financial institutions from dealing in digital assets under Monetary Law No. 183-02. Individual use is not criminalized but operates in a restricted gray area.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco Central de la República Dominicana (BCRD), SIMV
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation exists
  • BCRD prohibits regulated financial institutions from dealing in crypto
  • Crypto is not recognized as legal tender
  • No licensing framework for crypto exchanges
  • Crypto gains treated as taxable income when converted to Dominican pesos
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