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Botswana vs Palau

Crypto regulation comparison

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Botswana

Botswana

Palau

Palau

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.

Palau has explored blockchain technology and launched a stablecoin program in partnership with Ripple. No income or capital gains tax.

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 Financial Institutions Commission
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
  • Exploring national stablecoin in partnership with Ripple
  • No income or capital gains tax
  • Uses the US dollar as official currency
  • Small but forward-looking approach to digital assets
  • Limited domestic crypto infrastructure
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