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Compare crypto adoption, regulation, taxes and market across 174 countries
Venezuela has a unique relationship with cryptocurrencies. The government created the Petro (state cryptocurrency backed by oil) in 2018. Cryptocurrencies are legal and exchange usage is permitted. SUNACRIP regulates crypto activities. Cryptocurrency mining was regulated and later restricted in certain areas. In 2023, the government relaxed some restrictions.
IGTF + 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: IGTF (Tax on Large Financial Transactions) of 2-3% applies to certain crypto operations. Losses are not deductible.
Deadline: March (annual income tax)
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
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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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