Eritrea has an effectively closed financial system. Cryptocurrency use is not permitted. The government maintains strict capital controls and foreign currency regulations.
| Status | Banned |
| Risk Score | 95/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Region | africa east |
| Currency | ERN |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | N/A |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | N/A |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | N/A |
| Airdrop Tax | N/A |
Crypto is not permitted.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | Bank of Eritrea |
| Framework | No crypto framework; effectively banned |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
Crypto is not permitted. Eritrea maintains strict financial controls.
Status: Banned
Not permitted.
Status: Banned
Not permitted.
Status: Banned
Not permitted.
| Legal | No |
| Electricity | $0.08/kWh |
| Renewable | 35% |
| Infrastructure | poor |
Crypto mining is banned in Eritrea. Electricity cost is relatively high at $0.08/kWh with moderate renewable energy share. Infrastructure for mining is poor due to limited data center and internet facilities.
| Stability | very_unstable |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 16/100 |
| Banking Access | very_restricted |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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