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Benin vs Turkmenistan

Crypto regulation comparison

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Benin

Benin

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan

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.

Turkmenistan enacted the Law on Virtual Assets effective January 2026, legalizing crypto exchanges and mining under Central Bank licensing. Crypto is treated as property, not legal tender.

Tax Type None
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States)
Regulator Central Bank of Turkmenistan
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under Virtual Assets Law
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
  • Law on Virtual Assets enacted November 2025, effective January 2026
  • Crypto exchanges and mining require Central Bank licensing
  • Crypto treated as property, not legal tender
  • Banks prohibited from directly providing crypto services
  • Low electricity costs attract mining operations
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