Japan | | Licensed cryptocurrency exchanges, crypto recognized as legal payment method |
Singapore | | Regulated under Payment Services Act, crypto business must be licensed |
Switzerland | | Comprehensive crypto regulations, recognized as legal payment method |
United States | | Varies by state, regulated as commodity/property by federal agencies |
United Kingdom | | Regulated by FCA, crypto assets recognized as property |
Germany | | Crypto recognized as financial instrument, licensed operations required |
Canada | | Regulated under securities law, crypto recognized as payment method |
Australia | | Regulated by AUSTRAC, crypto exchanges must be registered |
South Korea | | Strong regulations, licensed exchanges only, restricted payments |
UAE | | Crypto-friendly regulations, licensed operations in free zones |
El Salvador | | Bitcoin is legal tender, all cryptocurrencies accepted |
Portugal | | No specific crypto tax, recognized as payment method |
Malta | | Comprehensive crypto framework, regulated by MFSA |
Estonia | | Licensed crypto operations, clear regulatory framework |
Luxembourg | | Regulated crypto activities, supportive environment |
Netherlands | | Registered crypto services, regulated by DNB |
France | | Licensed crypto operations, clear regulatory framework |
Spain | | Regulated crypto activities, registration required |
Ukraine | | Legal crypto framework, recognized payment method |
Czech Republic | | Regulated crypto services, supportive environment |
Hong Kong | | Licensed exchanges only, strict regulations |
Thailand | | Licensed operators only, restricted payments |
Philippines | | Licensed crypto operations, recognized payment method |
Mexico | | Regulated under Fintech Law, restricted operations |
Brazil | | Regulated crypto market, recognized payment method |
Argentina | | No specific regulations, unofficial acceptance |
South Africa | | Crypto assets recognized as financial products |
Nigeria | | Restricted banking operations, unofficial acceptance |
India | | Regulated exchanges, unclear payment status |
Georgia | | Crypto-friendly environment, tax-free mining |