Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Congo (Democratic Republic)
Crypto regulation comparison
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Partially Regulated
Banned
Bosnia and Herzegovina has no comprehensive crypto legislation. The Central Bank warns crypto is not legal tender and banks cannot convert crypto to BAM. Crypto trading is legal. A 2024 AML law designates VASPs as obligated entities. Republika Srpska gave crypto legal status as digital records of value in 2022. Corporate tax on crypto is 10%.
The BCC has explicitly banned cryptocurrencies in the DRC. Bitcoin and all virtual currencies are neither regulated nor authorized. The BCC has warned against pyramid schemes using crypto.
Tax Type
Income
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
10%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Regulator
Banque Centrale du Congo
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation; 2024 AML law covers VASPs
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No comprehensive crypto legislation at state level
- Central Bank warns crypto is not legal tender; banks cannot convert to BAM
- 2024 AML/CFT law designates VASPs as obligated entities with KYC requirements
- Republika Srpska gave crypto legal status as digital records in 2022
- 10% corporate tax on crypto profits; exchange services VAT exempt
Key Points
- BCC explicitly prohibits all cryptocurrency activity
- Virtual currencies are neither regulated nor authorized to operate
- BCC warns of high risks of cybercrime and money laundering
- Unauthorized crypto investment schemes have been shut down
- No licensing framework exists for crypto service providers