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Botswana vs Libya

Crypto regulation comparison

← Back to map | Botswana | Libya
Botswana

Botswana

Libya

Libya

Legal
Banned

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.

Libya has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. The Central Bank of Libya has warned against crypto use. Political instability and a divided government complicate any regulatory development.

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 Central Bank of Libya
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
  • Central Bank of Libya has warned against cryptocurrency use
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Political instability limits regulatory development
  • Crypto used informally despite restrictions
  • No licensed crypto exchanges operate
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