Buy Algorand
in Finland

Algorand is a decentralized blockchain network. The main idea behind Algorand is to combine the features of mainstream cryptocurrencies such as decentralization and creation of easily divisible tokens. Along with these features, the speed of processing more transactions and decreasing computing power needed to implement the network, were considered by the Algorand team.One of the things that distinguishes Algorand from other projects is the use of the Proof of Stake mechanism. With proof of stake, new transactions and blocks can be created and processed faster and more efficiently. According to the network's developers, this process allows Algorand's blockchain to be universal, decentralized and secure.

One of Algorand's main areas of development is DeFi, or decentralized finance, which supports smart contracts and digital assets. Algorand can host smart contracts that can govern the exchange of digital assets in order to become the digital representation of real-world asset trading.

ALGO is the symbol by which the Algorand cryptocurrency is traded in the cryptocurrency market. It is the local currency of the Algorand blockchain and the symbol through which you can find information related to Algorand cryptocurrency on exchanges.

Yes. According to the Bulletin by Bank of Finland, cryptocurrencies refer to virtual mediums of
exchange, which are transferred from one holder to another without the use of a centralized
ledger. They are viewed as speculative assets. According to the definition of cryptocurrency by
the Finnish Tax Administration, cryptocurrencies are considered a type of personal asset that
can be traded freely on the open market and can be electronically transferred, saved, and
exchanged.

Yes. According to the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero Skatt), you are subject to tax if the
amount of your crypto transactions exceeds €1000. According to the mentioned reference,
cryptocurrency investments can be subject to two tax formats: Capital Gains Tax and Income
Tax. Profits from exchanging or selling cryptocurrency are considered capital income and are
therefore taxed as Capital Gains Tax. Capital gains are subject to a 30% tax rate on the amount
up to €30,000, and a 34% tax rate for any amount exceeding this.
As for the Income Tax rule, in accordance with the same above-mentioned reference, every
Finnish taxpayer is taxed on their income. This means if you have earned crypto for some form
of work or effort, you need to pay typical income taxes which ranges from 6% to 31.25%
depending on your total income amount.

By owning Algorand’s currency you would be able to: pay for transactions, purchase on-chain items such as NFTs, purchase goods and services, participate in DeFi as an investor, participate in governance, and earn rewards, secure proof-of-stake protocol among participation nodes, and even invest in order to gain profits.

Anyone can buy cryptocurrency in Finland. The easiest method to buy crypto assets in Finland
is through a cryptocurrency exchange. Finland offers access to a number of payment services:
Among all, Apple pay, Google pay, Credit Card, Debit Card, Bank Transfer and PayPal are
some of the popular ones. Our exchange presents fast and secure transactions through these
commonly preferred services and is free of charge for your different crypto transactions in
Finland.