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Is crypto legal in Burundi?

Cryptocurrency is banned in Burundi.

Eastern Africa · BI · 1 of 9 dimensions sourced

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Burundi crypto policy at a glance

CBDC status
Not yet recorded

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

Legal status
Banned

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

“La Banque de la République du Burundi interdit strictement aux banques, aux établissements de microfinance et aux plates-formes de paiement de fournir des services en rapport avec les cryptomonnaies.”
Banque de la République du Burundi ↗ · as of 2019-03-14 · confidence: high
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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