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Botswana vs Eritrea

Crypto regulation comparison

← Back to map | Botswana | Eritrea
Botswana

Botswana

Eritrea

Eritrea

Legal
Restricted

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.

Eritrea has a highly restrictive financial environment. The government tightly controls the economy and financial system. No crypto activities are formally permitted.

Tax Type None
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)
Regulator Bank of Eritrea
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
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
  • Highly restrictive financial environment
  • Government tightly controls the economy
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Very limited internet access
  • No formal crypto services or exchanges
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