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Botswana vs Chad

Crypto regulation comparison

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Botswana

Botswana

Chad

Chad

Legal
No Regulation

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.

Chad has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a CEMAC member, it falls under BEAC oversight.

Tax Type None
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)
Regulator BEAC (Bank of Central African States)
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
  • No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
  • BEAC provides regional monetary oversight
  • Part of the CEMAC monetary zone with the CFA franc
  • Very limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
  • No licensing framework for crypto businesses
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