Guinea-Bissau vs Maldives
Crypto regulation comparison
Guinea-Bissau
Maldives
No Regulation
Restricted
Guinea-Bissau has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a WAEMU member, it falls under BCEAO oversight.
The Maldives Monetary Authority has warned against cryptocurrency and does not recognize it as legal tender. No specific legislation exists but the MMA discourages crypto activities.
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
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
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
- No licensing framework for crypto businesses
Key Points
- MMA has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Financial institutions discouraged from dealing in crypto
- Limited crypto adoption