Bolivia currently bans cryptocurrency activities, including mining, as reaffirmed by the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) in recent resolutions reversing earlier bans. There is no explicit regulatory framework supporting crypto operations.
| Status | Banned |
| Risk Score | 80/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Region | south america |
| Currency | BOB |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific crypto guidance; general income tax at 13% |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
Bolivia's tax authority has not issued crypto-specific guidance. The recent ban reversal is expected to prompt tax policy development.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | BCB / ASFI |
| Framework | BCB Resolution (2024, reversing 2014 ban) |
| Ease | hard |
| Cost | N/A |
The 2024 ban reversal allows financial institutions to work with virtual assets but the regulatory framework is still being developed. ASFI is expected to issue licensing requirements.
Status: Unclear
Regulatory framework still developing after ban reversal.
Status: no_rules
No framework yet.
Status: no_rules
No regulation.
| Legal | No |
| Electricity | $0.05/kWh |
| Renewable | 40% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is banned in Bolivia as per the BCB Resolution 2024 reversing the 2014 ban. Electricity costs are low and renewables contribute significantly, but mining remains prohibited.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 31/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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