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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Restricted, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Bolivia]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--bolivia
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source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/bolivia.html"
title: "Bolivia — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: In June 2024 the Banco Central de Bolivia (BCB) reversed its 2014 blanket ban via Resolution 082/2024, permitting financial institutions to transact in…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:00:33.456723+00:00"
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region: south_america
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# Bolivia — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇧🇴 Bolivia

In June 2024 the Banco Central de Bolivia (BCB) reversed its 2014 blanket ban via Resolution 082/2024, permitting financial institutions to transact in virtual assets under regulated conditions. Full licensing framework for non-bank VASPs is still in development.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Restricted** |
| Risk Score | 80/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Region | south america |
| Currency | BOB |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| 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.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| 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.

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

Regulatory framework still developing after ban reversal.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no\_rules

No framework yet.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| 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.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 31/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 ·
Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/)

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