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Antigua and Barbuda vs Botswana

Crypto regulation comparison

← Back to map | Antigua and Barbuda | Botswana
Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda

Botswana

Botswana

Legal
Legal

Antigua and Barbuda has introduced legislation for digital assets. No income or capital gains tax applies.

Botswana passed the Virtual Assets Act in 2022, first African country to issue crypto licenses. NBFIRA supervises VASPs. 4 licensed entities as of 2024. Penalties up to P250,000 or 5 years imprisonment.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Financial Services Regulatory Commission
Regulator Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Digital asset business legislation enacted
  • No income or capital gains tax
  • ECCB provides regional monetary oversight
  • Government has promoted crypto-friendly policies
  • Citizenship by investment program accepts crypto
Key Points
  • Virtual Assets Act enacted in 2022, effective Feb 22, 2022
  • First African country to issue crypto licenses via NBFIRA
  • 4 licensed VASPs as of December 2024
  • Bank of Botswana assesses domestic crypto risks as minimal
  • Unregistered crypto dealers face fines up to P250,000 or imprisonment
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