Fiji vs Sierra Leone
Crypto regulation comparison
Fiji
Sierra Leone
Banned
No Regulation
All cryptocurrency and virtual asset services banned since August 2025; RBF has not licensed any VASP; penalties up to M fine or 14 years imprisonment
Sierra Leone has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Reserve Bank of Fiji
Regulator
Bank of Sierra Leone
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Reserve Bank warns about crypto risks
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
- Limited financial infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services