Burkina Faso vs Zambia
Crypto regulation comparison
Burkina Faso
Zambia
No Regulation
No Regulation
Burkina Faso has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a WAEMU member, it falls under BCEAO oversight.
Zambia has no comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation. The SEC warns the public about unregulated crypto schemes and evaluates whether specific products qualify as securities. The Bank of Zambia's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan includes developing a crypto and stablecoin regulatory framework. Blockchain-based regulatory testing is underway with the SEC and BoZ.
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
Bank of Zambia, Securities and Exchange Commission
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
- SEC warns public against unregulated cryptocurrency schemes
- Crypto products regulated only if they meet the definition of a security
- BoZ 2024-2027 Strategic Plan includes crypto and stablecoin regulatory framework
- Blockchain-based regulatory testing underway with SEC and BoZ
- Kwacha is sole legal tender for domestic transactions per 2025 Currency Directives