Togo vs Uzbekistan
Crypto regulation comparison
Togo
Uzbekistan
Togo has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a WAEMU member, it falls under BCEAO oversight.
Uzbekistan has actively regulated crypto since 2018, when it established the NAPM (initially NAPCI) to oversee virtual assets. Licensed crypto exchanges operate in a regulatory sandbox. Individual crypto trading profits are exempt from tax. Uzbekistan has also established a state-backed mining pool and licensing regime for miners, leveraging its energy resources.
Key Points
- No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
- BCEAO provides regional monetary oversight
- Part of the WAEMU monetary zone using the CFA franc
- Limited crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto businesses
Key Points
- NAPM oversees virtual asset regulation and licensing
- Licensed exchanges operate under regulatory framework since 2018
- Individual crypto trading exempt from income tax
- State-backed mining pool and licensing for crypto miners
- Only licensed platforms can offer crypto services; unlicensed platforms blocked