Botswana vs Belize
Crypto regulation comparison
Botswana
Belize
Botswana passed the Virtual Assets Act in 2022, first African country to issue crypto licenses. NBFIRA supervises VASPs. 4 licensed entities as of 2024. Penalties up to P250,000 or 5 years imprisonment.
Belize has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The central bank has not banned crypto. No capital gains tax exists in Belize.
Key Points
- Virtual Assets Act enacted in 2022, effective Feb 22, 2022
- First African country to issue crypto licenses via NBFIRA
- 4 licensed VASPs as of December 2024
- Bank of Botswana assesses domestic crypto risks as minimal
- Unregistered crypto dealers face fines up to P250,000 or imprisonment
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has not banned crypto
- No capital gains tax in Belize
- Limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
- No licensing framework for crypto businesses