Cryptocurrency and crypto mining are banned in Ethiopia as per the National Bank of Ethiopia directives prohibiting virtual currencies. The central bank maintains strict control over the financial sector and does not support crypto activities.
| Status | Banned |
| Risk Score | 85/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Region | africa east |
| Currency | ETB |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | N/A - crypto is banned |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | N/A |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | N/A |
| Airdrop Tax | N/A |
Crypto is banned; no tax framework applies.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | NBE |
| Framework | NBE Directive prohibiting virtual currencies |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
Crypto trading and use are prohibited by NBE directives. No licensing path exists.
Status: Banned
All crypto activities are prohibited.
Status: Banned
Prohibited under the general crypto ban.
Status: Banned
Prohibited under the general crypto ban.
| Legal | No |
| Electricity | $0.028/kWh |
| Renewable | 96% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Crypto mining is banned by the National Bank of Ethiopia. Despite low electricity costs and high renewable energy usage, mining is prohibited.
| Stability | unstable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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