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Adopted crypto bill regulating commercialization and use of crypto assets

On 28 April 2022, the National Assembly of Panama approved Bill No. 697, also called the "crypto bill". The bill regulates the commercialization and use of crypto assets, providing the legal basis for private and public actors to use cryptocurrencie…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), DLT development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2021-09-06
under deliberation

On 6 September 2021, the National Assembly of Panama introduced Bill No. 697, dubbed the "crypto bi…

2022-04-28
adopted

On 28 April 2022, the National Assembly of Panama approved Bill No. 697, also called the "crypto bi…

2022-06-16
rejected

On 17 June 2022, the President of Panama Cortizo partially vetoes Bill No. 697 (crypto bill). Refer…