Ghana vs Montenegro
Crypto regulation comparison
Ghana
Montenegro
No Regulation
Legal
Ghana has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The Bank of Ghana has warned citizens about the risks of crypto but has not imposed an outright ban. SEC Ghana has indicated plans to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets, and the country has one of Africa's growing crypto communities.
Montenegro has no specific crypto law but crypto is not prohibited. Working toward EU candidacy and potential MiCA alignment. Capital gains taxed under general provisions.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
9-15%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Bank of Ghana (BoG), SEC Ghana
Regulator
Central Bank of Montenegro, Capital Market Authority
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation; Bank of Ghana exploring e-Cedi CBDC
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation or regulatory framework exists
- Bank of Ghana issued warnings about crypto risks but has not banned it
- SEC Ghana has expressed interest in developing a digital asset framework
- Ghana has high crypto adoption relative to its economy, particularly for P2P trading
- Bank of Ghana has been piloting the e-Cedi CBDC
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation but crypto is legal
- Working toward EU candidacy and MiCA alignment
- Capital gains on crypto taxed at 9-15%
- Central Bank has acknowledged crypto without banning it
- Growing interest in crypto-friendly policies