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Compare crypto adoption, regulation, taxes and market across 174 countries
The Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has regulated cryptocurrency activities since 2023. Exchanges must register with the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) as virtual asset service providers. Law 14.478/2022 establishes the legal framework for crypto assets. The BCB created a mandatory VASP registry in 2024. Cryptocurrencies are not legal tender but are completely legal.
Income Tax
The National Securities Commission (CNV) has regulated Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) since 2024. Exchanges must register in the VASP registry. Cryptocurrencies are not legal tender but are completely legal. The government has shown a more open stance toward the crypto ecosystem since 2024.
Personal Property Tax + Income Tax
Rate: 0%
Deductible: You can deduct the acquisition cost of sold cryptocurrencies. You only pay taxes on the net gain.
Deadline: April-June (annual Income Tax return)
Rate: 0.5%
Deductible: Losses from cryptocurrency sales can be offset against gains in the same fiscal period.
Deadline: June (Personal Property) and June (Income Tax)
Crypto users and population percentage
Legal status and regulatory framework
Tax rates and deductions
Available platforms by country
Peer-to-peer trading volume
Position in global adoption index
We compare adoption, regulation, P2P volume, taxes, and available exchanges for each country using up-to-date data.
We use data from Chainalysis, CoinGecko, local regulators, and crypto industry reports.
Tax data is updated periodically, but always consult a local accountant for financial decisions.
Yes, you can compare any of the 174 countries in our database using the country selectors.
Legal = crypto permitted. Unregulated = no clear legal framework. Restricted = with limitations. Banned = crypto is illegal.
Based on Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index measuring P2P volume, users, and on-chain activity.
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