Mauritania vs Tunisia
Crypto regulation comparison
Mauritania
Tunisia
Mauritania has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. Islamic finance principles influence the financial regulatory approach. The central bank has warned against crypto use.
Tunisia restricts cryptocurrency activities. The Central Bank of Tunisia has not authorized any crypto exchanges, and foreign exchange regulations effectively prohibit crypto transactions. Tunisia's strict capital controls make legal crypto trading very difficult. Despite restrictions, some Tunisians access crypto via P2P platforms and VPNs.
Key Points
- Central bank has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Islamic finance principles influence regulatory approach
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Limited crypto infrastructure
- Financial institutions discouraged from dealing in crypto
Key Points
- BCT has not authorized or licensed any crypto exchanges
- Foreign exchange regulations effectively prohibit crypto transactions
- Strict capital controls limit the ability to legally purchase crypto
- No specific crypto legislation — restrictions stem from existing financial laws
- Some informal P2P crypto activity exists despite restrictions