The Bitcoin Conundrum in Colombia
Despite the Colombian government declaring Bitcoin as illegal tender, it’s now surfaced as a taxable investment. This paradox raises eyebrows and questions about how a currency can be taxable if it’s not recognized legally. It’s almost like saying you have to pay taxes on a unicorn sighting—great to imagine, but where’s the legal backing?
Background: Bitcoin’s Legal Status
Back in December 2016, Colombia’s Superintendency of Corporations tossed Bitcoin into the ‘not legal’ basket, associating it with investment scams and warning citizens against its use. The only notes deemed worthy in this land of coffee and culture? None other than the Colombian peso, courtesy of the Banco De Republica.
Official Warnings
- Francisco Reyes Villamizar, head of the Superintendency, couldn’t have been clearer: steer clear of virtual currency scams!
- Bitcoin has been branded a high-risk investment by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia.
Taxation: The Inevitable Question
This situation has morphed into a financial pickle for the Colombian government. Sure, investors are gravitating towards Bitcoin—recently dubbed the
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