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Is crypto legal in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Cryptocurrency is legal in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but subject to regulatory restrictions.

Southern Europe · BA · 1 of 9 dimensions sourced

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Bosnia and Herzegovina crypto policy at a glance

CBDC status
Not yet recorded

Stage of the central bank digital currency programme — research, pilot, or launched.

Legal status
Legal, with restrictions

Whether crypto is legal, restricted, or banned for individuals and businesses.

“Virtual currencies such as Bitcoin are not legal means of payment in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Central Bank does not regulate or supervise persons dealing with virtual currencies and warns of the risks involved.”
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗ · as of 2017-10-01 · confidence: medium
VASP licensing
Not yet recorded

Whether the jurisdiction licenses crypto/VASP service providers.

Stablecoin rules
Not yet recorded

Rules governing stablecoin and e-money-token issuance.

Tax treatment
Not yet recorded

How crypto gains are taxed and reported, including OECD CARF participation.

DeFi treatment
Not yet recorded

How decentralized finance (DeFi) is treated by regulators.

NFT classification
Not yet recorded

Whether NFTs are addressed in regulation.

Mining policy
Not yet recorded

Policy toward crypto mining — permitted, restricted, or banned.

Enforcement intensity
Not yet recorded

Intensity of regulatory enforcement actions against crypto firms.

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