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Bangladesh vs Gambia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Gambia

Gambia

Banned
No Regulation

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.

The Gambia has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Bangladesh Bank
Regulator Central Bank of The Gambia
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable; all crypto transactions are prohibited
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
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
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
  • Crypto not recognized as legal tender
  • Limited crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
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