Nepal vs Chad
Crypto regulation comparison
Nepal
Chad
Nepal has banned cryptocurrency trading, mining, and transactions. The Nepal Rastra Bank declared crypto trading illegal in 2017, and the Nepal Telecommunications Authority has been directed to block crypto exchange websites. Law enforcement has arrested individuals for operating crypto exchanges. Despite the ban, some citizens use VPNs to access crypto.
Chad has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a CEMAC member, it falls under BEAC oversight.
Key Points
- NRB declared all crypto trading and transactions illegal in 2017
- Mining cryptocurrency is also prohibited
- NTA directed to block access to crypto exchange websites
- Arrests have been made for operating crypto trading platforms
- NRB exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as an alternative
Key Points
- No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
- BEAC provides regional monetary oversight
- Part of the CEMAC monetary zone with the CFA franc
- Very limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
- No licensing framework for crypto businesses