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Benin vs Bahamas

Crypto regulation comparison

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Benin

Benin

Bahamas

Bahamas

No Regulation
Legal

Benin has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a WAEMU member, it falls under BCEAO oversight. The BCEAO has warned against crypto but there is no formal ban.

The Bahamas enacted the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Act in 2020, creating a comprehensive regulatory framework. The SCB oversees digital asset businesses. The Bahamas also launched the Sand Dollar CBDC.

Tax Type None
Tax Type No tax
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States)
Regulator Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under DARE Act 2024; algorithmic stablecoins banned
Key Points
  • No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
  • BCEAO provides regional monetary and regulatory oversight
  • Part of the WAEMU monetary zone using the CFA franc
  • Limited crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto businesses
Key Points
  • DARE Act (2020) provides comprehensive regulation for digital assets and exchanges
  • Securities Commission of the Bahamas licenses and supervises digital asset businesses
  • No income tax, capital gains tax, or crypto-specific taxes
  • Sand Dollar CBDC launched in 2020 as one of the world's first
  • FTX collapse in 2022 led to enhanced scrutiny and regulatory updates
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