Bangladesh vs Burundi
Crypto regulation comparison
Bangladesh
Burundi
Banned
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Bangladesh effectively bans cryptocurrency. Bangladesh Bank issued warnings in 2017 citing anti-money laundering laws, and the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947 prohibits unapproved digital currency transactions. Violations can result in imprisonment up to 12 years.
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Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Rate
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Exchanges
No
Exchanges
No
Mining
No
Mining
No
Regulator
Bangladesh Bank
Regulator
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Stablecoin Rules
Not applicable; all crypto transactions are prohibited
Stablecoin Rules
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Key Points
- Bangladesh Bank issued a 2017 notice warning against crypto transactions
- Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947 used to prohibit crypto dealings
- Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012 applies to crypto-related activities
- Penalties can include up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to 3 million BDT
- Despite the ban, some peer-to-peer trading occurs underground
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