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Guatemala vs Niger

Crypto regulation comparison

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Guatemala

Guatemala

Niger

Niger

No Regulation
No Regulation

Guatemala has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The Banco de Guatemala has stated that crypto is not legal tender and not backed by the central bank, but has not banned its use. Crypto usage exists primarily for remittances from the US-based diaspora.

Niger has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a WAEMU member, it falls under BCEAO oversight.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Banguat (Banco de Guatemala), SIB
Regulator BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin-specific regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation exists
  • Banguat has warned that crypto is not legal tender and not government-backed
  • Crypto is neither explicitly legal nor illegal for private use
  • Remittance use case is significant given large diaspora in the US
  • Tax treatment of crypto gains is unclear
Key Points
  • No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
  • BCEAO provides regional monetary oversight
  • Part of the WAEMU monetary zone using the CFA franc
  • Very limited crypto adoption and internet access
  • No licensing framework for crypto businesses
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