Congo (Republic) vs São Tomé and Príncipe
Crypto regulation comparison
Congo (Republic)
São Tomé and Príncipe
No Regulation
No Regulation
The Republic of Congo has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a CEMAC member, it falls under BEAC oversight. BEAC has cautioned about crypto risks.
São Tomé and Príncipe has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
BEAC (Bank of Central African States)
Regulator
Banco Central de São Tomé e Príncipe
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
- BEAC provides regional monetary oversight
- Part of the CEMAC monetary zone with the CFA franc
- Limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
- Neighboring CAR briefly adopted Bitcoin as legal tender
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has not addressed crypto
- Very limited financial infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services