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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 Bank of Mexico has issued warnings about cryptocurrencies but they are not banned. The 2018 Fintech Law regulates exchanges as virtual assets. Exchanges must register with regulators and comply with KYC/AML norms. In 2025, the government began implementing MiCA-inspired rules to protect investors.
ISR (Income Tax) + VAT
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: 1.92%
Deductible: You can deduct expenses directly related to crypto operations (exchange commissions, network fees).
Deadline: June 30 (annual tax return)
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.