Ivory Coast vs Vatican City
Crypto regulation comparison
Ivory Coast
Vatican City
No Regulation
No Regulation
Ivory Coast has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. As a WAEMU member under BCEAO oversight, it follows regional monetary policy. Growing fintech interest is driving discussions around crypto regulation.
Vatican City has no cryptocurrency regulation. The micro-state's financial system is focused on the Holy See's financial activities. ASIF provides financial oversight.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States)
Regulator
ASIF (Supervisory and Financial Information Authority)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
- BCEAO provides regional monetary and regulatory oversight
- Part of the WAEMU monetary zone using the CFA franc
- Growing fintech sector driving interest in crypto
- No formal licensing framework for crypto businesses
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- ASIF provides financial oversight for the Holy See
- Micro-state with very limited financial market
- No crypto exchanges or services
- AML/CFT framework aligned with international standards