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Brunei vs Namibia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Brunei

Brunei

Namibia

Namibia

Restricted
Legal

Brunei has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The BDCB (formerly AMBD) stated in 2017 that crypto is not legal tender and not regulated, warning the public about risks. Crypto is not banned but has no legal protection. No tax guidelines address crypto specifically.

Namibia enacted the Virtual Assets Act (Act 10 of 2023) establishing a comprehensive licensing framework for VASPs. The Bank of Namibia is designated as regulator. Crypto is legal but not legal tender. No specific crypto tax framework yet.

Tax Type None
Tax Type No framework
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB, formerly AMBD)
Regulator Bank of Namibia
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under Virtual Assets Act
Key Points
  • BDCB stated in 2017 that crypto is not legal tender and not regulated
  • Crypto not recognized as legal tender
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Financial institutions discouraged from dealing in crypto
  • No tax guidelines specifically address cryptocurrency
Key Points
  • Virtual Assets Act (Act 10 of 2023) signed into law July 2023
  • VASPs must obtain licenses from Bank of Namibia to operate
  • Provisional licenses granted to first two exchanges in 2025
  • Non-compliance penalties up to NAD 10 million and 10 years imprisonment
  • Crypto is not legal tender but merchants may accept at their discretion
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