The regulator page does not provide explicit information on cryptocurrency regulation in The Gambia. The Central Bank of The Gambia focuses on traditional financial system oversight and currency valuation.
| Status | unknown |
| Risk Score | 65/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | africa west |
| Currency | GMD |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 31% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax guidance.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | CBG |
No specific licensing framework for crypto or virtual assets mentioned.
No known enforcement actions.
| KYC Required | No |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | partially_compliant |
| FATF Body | GIABA |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: Unclear
No regulation.
Status: no_rules
No framework.
Status: no_rules
No regulation.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.18/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Infrastructure | poor |
Electricity costs are relatively high and renewable energy share is low. Infrastructure for mining is underdeveloped.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 31/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Risk Factors
The Gambia has moderate political stability but faces challenges including corruption and limited banking access for crypto businesses.
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