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Compare crypto adoption, regulation, taxes and market across 174 countries
The Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) has adopted an open approach to cryptocurrencies. They are not regulated as currency but are completely legal. The BCU has issued guidelines for exchanges and crypto service providers. Uruguay has not implemented significant restrictions and encourages innovation in the sector. In 2024, progress was made on a specific regulatory framework for VASPs.
IRPF (Capital Gains)
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 acquisition cost and commissions. Losses can offset gains in the same fiscal period.
Deadline: June (annual IRPF 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
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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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