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Crypto Regulation in Central African Republic

The Central African Republic briefly adopted Bitcoin as legal tender in 2022 under the 'Sango' project, but this was struck down by the Constitutional Court. Crypto remains legal but the legal tender status was reversed.

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Central African Republic

Central African Republic

Legal

The Central African Republic briefly adopted Bitcoin as legal tender in 2022 under the 'Sango' project, but this was struck down by the Constitutional Court. Crypto remains legal but the legal tender status was reversed.

Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BEAC (Bank of Central African States)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Bitcoin was briefly adopted as legal tender in 2022 via the Sango Act
  • Constitutional Court struck down the legal tender provision
  • Crypto trading and holding remain legal
  • BEAC opposed the Bitcoin legal tender move
  • Sango crypto hub project launched but has faced significant challenges
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