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Morocco vs Zimbabwe

Crypto regulation comparison

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Morocco

Morocco

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

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Morocco's central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) banned cryptocurrency transactions in 2017, making it illegal for financial institutions to process crypto payments. Despite the ban, Morocco has one of the highest crypto adoption rates in Africa. The government has been exploring a potential regulatory framework, with Bank Al-Maghrib reportedly studying a CBDC and reconsidering its crypto stance.

Zimbabwe has restricted cryptocurrency through its central bank. The RBZ banned financial institutions from processing crypto transactions in 2018. However, in a unique move, the RBZ issued gold-backed digital tokens (ZiG tokens) in 2023 as a store of value. Zimbabwe has a history of currency instability (hyperinflation, currency collapses) which drives informal crypto adoption for hedging and remittances.

Tax Type None
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BAM (Bank Al-Maghrib), AMMC
Regulator RBZ (Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe)
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto transactions banned by central bank
Stablecoin Rules No private stablecoin regulation; RBZ introduced gold-backed ZiG digital token as state currency
Key Points
  • Bank Al-Maghrib banned crypto transactions for financial institutions in 2017
  • Crypto ownership is technically in a legal gray area; trading happens via P2P
  • Morocco ranks among the top crypto adopters in Africa despite the ban
  • Government exploring regulatory framework and potential CBDC
  • No crypto taxation framework exists due to the ban
Key Points
  • RBZ banned banks and financial institutions from servicing crypto in 2018
  • RBZ issued gold-backed digital tokens (ZiG) in 2023 as a CBDC-like instrument
  • No licensing framework for crypto exchanges
  • Informal crypto adoption driven by currency instability and remittance needs
  • Crypto ownership itself is not explicitly criminalized for individuals
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