Burkina Faso vs Cape Verde
Crypto regulation comparison
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde
No Regulation
Legal
Burkina Faso has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a WAEMU member, it falls under BCEAO oversight.
Cape Verde has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States)
Regulator
Banco de Cabo Verde (BCV)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
- BCEAO provides regional monetary oversight
- Part of the WAEMU monetary zone using the CFA franc
- Political instability limits regulatory development
- Minimal crypto adoption
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