Polymarket is accessible in Paraguay — the platform does not geoblock Paraguayan IP addresses. Paraguay has become one of the world’s notable crypto-mining hubs, powered by surplus hydroelectricity from the Itaipu Dam, and a growing local exchange ecosystem led by X4T. Here’s what Paraguayan users need to know about using Polymarket.
Current Status: Accessible
Paraguay is not on Polymarket’s geoblocked countries list. The platform is fully accessible from Paraguayan IP addresses. Paraguayan users can sign up, deposit, and trade on all available markets.
Paraguay’s crypto profile is shaped heavily by Bitcoin mining. The country has at times accounted for several percent of global Bitcoin hashrate, drawing cheap power from the Itaipu and Yacyretá hydroelectric dams, which generate far more electricity than the domestic grid consumes. This surplus energy has attracted a growing mining industry that the government has sought to encourage with tax and energy incentives.
The legal landscape for prediction markets in Paraguay sits in a grey area. Paraguay’s gambling law dates to 1997 and was reformed in 2025, but it doesn’t address crypto-based prediction markets specifically. A comprehensive crypto-assets bill has been proposed but remains pending, and the central bank does not recognize crypto as legal tender.
The Legal Landscape
The Central Bank View
Paraguay’s central bank, the Banco Central del Paraguay (BCP), issues the Guaraní as the country’s only legal tender and does not recognize cryptocurrencies as legal currency. Virtual assets are not supervised or regulated as banking products, which leaves crypto activity largely outside the traditional financial framework.
The Crypto-Assets Bill (Pending)
A comprehensive crypto-assets bill — titled around a “General Regime of the Virtual Monetary Unit” and its service providers — was presented in Paraguay’s Congress in April 2024. As of 2026 it has not yet been enacted. If passed, it would introduce a licensing framework for crypto service providers and rules for miners, similar to a 2022 bill that passed Congress but was vetoed by the then-president in December 2022. Until a law is enacted, crypto exchanges and users operate in an unregulated space.
The Securities Market Law 7572/2025
In 2025 Paraguay enacted Law 7572/2025, a securities market reform that introduces a framework for regulated tokenization of securities and blockchain-based assets. This is a securities law rather than a general crypto tax or payments law — it creates a route for tokenized securities but doesn’t fully regulate the broader crypto market or prediction markets.
Gambling Laws
Paraguay’s gambling framework is based on Law No. 1016/1997, which established the legal regime for games of luck or chance, overseen by CONAJZAR (Comisión Nacional de Juegos de Azar, the National Gambling Commission).
In 2025, Paraguay reformed this framework with Law 7438/2025, which ended the previous gambling monopoly, authorized private operators, and opened the market to online gambling. However, prediction markets — decentralized, crypto-based platforms like Polymarket — are not specifically addressed in either the old law or the reform. They fall into an unregulated gap between the gambling framework and the still-pending crypto-assets legislation.
How to Deposit from Paraguay
Paraguay’s local on-ramp is led by X4T, the country’s own exchange, plus global platforms with Guaraní support.
Step 1: Buy USDC on a Local Exchange
| Exchange | Local Rail | Card Payments | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| X4T | Yes (bank transfer, cash, SIPAP) | Yes | Paraguay’s own leading exchange; Gs and USD support |
| CryptoMarket | Yes (bank transfer) | Yes | Latin American exchange with a presence in Paraguay |
| Binance | P2P via local banks | Yes | Global leader; P2P Guaraní trading via local banks like Banco Continental |
| OKX | Convert PYG/USDT | Yes | Direct PYG-to-USDT conversion support |
Deposit Methods Explained
Local bank transfer (transferencia bancaria): The most common way to fund your exchange account in Paraguay is a transfer from your local bank account. X4T and other local providers accept Guaraní bank deposits, which are then converted to USDC or another stablecoin.
Cash deposits: Several Paraguayan crypto providers, including X4T, accept cash deposits in Guaraníes or US dollars at their physical branches or partner locations. This is useful if you prefer not to use a bank account.
SIPAP: Paraguay’s interbank payment system (SIPAP) facilitates electronic fund transfers between local banks, providing a fast rail for funding your exchange account.
Binance P2P: Binance’s peer-to-peer platform allows you to buy USDT or USDC directly from other users using Guaraní payments via local bank transfers.
Step 2: Transfer USDC to Polymarket
- Go to Deposit on Polymarket
- Select Use Crypto and copy your deposit address
- Send USDC from your exchange to the Polymarket address
- Choose Polygon for the lowest fees ($3 minimum, arrives in seconds)
For the full walkthrough, see our How to Deposit on Polymarket guide.
Tax Implications
Paraguay does not have a dedicated crypto tax law, and its territorial tax system creates a distinctive situation for crypto gains.
The Territorial System
Paraguay taxes income on a territorial (source-based) basis: only income derived from within Paraguay is generally subject to tax. Under this framework, foreign-source income — including gains from foreign platforms like Polymarket — is generally not taxable for individual residents. This differs from most countries and is a key reason Paraguay is often seen as tax-friendly for overseas digital earnings.
Corporate vs. Individual Treatment
- Individuals: Crypto gains from overseas platforms are generally treated as foreign-source and not subject to personal income tax (IRP), which applies progressive rates of 8%–10% on Paraguay-source income.
- Companies: Businesses operating in Paraguay may be subject to corporate income tax (IRE) at a rate of 10% on taxable profits, including from crypto-related activities.
- Mining: Bitcoin mining has been treated as an economic activity, and Paraguay has at times offered energy-related exemptions to encourage the industry.
New Reporting Rules (2026)
Even though gains may not be taxable, Paraguay has introduced reporting obligations. Under DNIT Resolution General 47/2026 (March 2026), Paraguay’s tax authority — the Dirección Nacional de Ingresos Tributarios (DNIT) — requires:
- Crypto platforms operating in Paraguay to submit reporting data
- Resident individuals and entities with crypto activity exceeding approximately US$5,000 per year (individually or in aggregate) to file an informative Crypto-Assets Affidavit (DJI – Cryptoactivos)
- These rules are an informative, compliance-oriented measure that also prepares Paraguay to align with the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF)
What You Don’t Pay: Under the territorial system, individual residents generally don’t pay tax on foreign-source crypto gains, and there is no specific crypto surcharge or VAT on crypto-to-crypto transactions. However, the new reporting rules mean you should still keep records of transactions above the threshold.
Getting Started
If you’re in Paraguay and want to start trading on Polymarket:
- Sign up for Polymarket — under 2 minutes, no KYC required
- Buy USDC on X4T via local bank transfer or cash — in Guaraníes or US dollars
- Deposit on Polymarket — transfer USDC via Polygon
- Place your first trade — start with a small amount
- Use limit orders to avoid taker fees — only taker orders pay fees on Polymarket
Related Guides
- How to Sign Up for Polymarket — Create your account
- How to Deposit on Polymarket — Full deposit guide
- How to Trade on Polymarket — Market orders, limit orders, and tips
- Polymarket Fees Explained — Fee breakdown by category