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Botswana vs Sudan

Crypto regulation comparison

← Back to map | Botswana | Sudan
Botswana

Botswana

Sudan

Sudan

Legal
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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.

Sudan has a restrictive financial environment compounded by political instability and historical international sanctions. The central bank has warned against crypto use.

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 Sudan
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 has warned against cryptocurrency use
  • Political instability and conflict limit regulatory development
  • Historical international sanctions restrict financial access
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Very limited crypto infrastructure
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