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Compare crypto adoption, regulation, taxes and market across 174 countries
OSC, CVMO and CIRO regulate. Exchanges registered as securities dealers. First country to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs 2021.
CGT
The cryptocurrency regulatory framework in the US is complex with multiple agencies having jurisdiction. The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) regulates cryptocurrencies considered securities. The CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) regulates Bitcoin and others as commodities. Exchanges must register as money transmitters at the state level. In 2024, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs marked a regulatory milestone. Legislation continues evolving with multiple bills in Congress.
Capital Gains Tax
Rate: 15%
Deductible: 50% capital gain taxable.
Deadline: April
Rate: 0%
Deductible: You can deduct capital losses to offset gains. Net losses up to $3,000 can be deducted against ordinary income annually. Excess losses carry forward to future years.
Deadline: April 15 (annual federal tax return)
Crypto users and population percentage
Legal status and regulatory framework
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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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