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Botswana vs Monaco

Crypto regulation comparison

← Back to map | Botswana | Monaco
Botswana

Botswana

Monaco

Monaco

Legal
Legal

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.

Monaco has no income or capital gains tax. The CCAF oversees financial activities. Monaco has shown interest in blockchain technology and digital assets.

Tax Type None
Tax Type No tax
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)
Regulator Commission de Contrôle des Activités Financières (CCAF)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No specific 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
  • No income or capital gains tax
  • CCAF provides financial regulatory oversight
  • Government has shown interest in blockchain technology
  • Working on digital asset regulatory framework
  • Small but active fintech community
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