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Cape Verde vs Namibia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Cape Verde

Cape Verde

Namibia

Namibia

Legal
Legal

Cape Verde has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.

Namibia enacted the Virtual Assets Act (Act 10 of 2023) establishing a comprehensive licensing framework for VASPs. The Bank of Namibia is designated as regulator. Crypto is legal but not legal tender. No specific crypto tax framework yet.

Tax Type None
Tax Type No framework
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banco de Cabo Verde (BCV)
Regulator Bank of Namibia
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under Virtual Assets Act
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
  • Crypto not recognized as legal tender
  • Limited crypto adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
  • Virtual Assets Act (Act 10 of 2023) signed into law July 2023
  • VASPs must obtain licenses from Bank of Namibia to operate
  • Provisional licenses granted to first two exchanges in 2025
  • Non-compliance penalties up to NAD 10 million and 10 years imprisonment
  • Crypto is not legal tender but merchants may accept at their discretion
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