Cape Verde has no specific crypto regulation. The Banco de Cabo Verde has not issued formal guidance.
| Status | unknown |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | africa west |
| Currency | CVE |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 22% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax guidance.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | BCV |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
No crypto licensing framework. Small island economy.
Status: Unclear
No regulation.
Status: no_rules
No framework.
Status: no_rules
No regulation.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.25/kWh |
| Renewable | 15% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Electricity costs are relatively high; infrastructure is developing but limited for large-scale mining.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 33/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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