---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "africa_south", "esaamlg", "legal"]
aliases: ["BW", "BWA"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2025-06-01
compile_into: ["[[country--botswana]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Bank of Botswana"
    url: "https://www.bankofbotswana.bw"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇧🇼 [[country--botswana|Botswana]] (BW) — Crypto Regulation

> Botswana has a legal status for cryptocurrency with no specific crypto regulatory framework in place. The Bank of Botswana oversees financial stability and regulation of banks but does not mention specific crypto regulations.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 45/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--africa|africa south]] |
| Currency | [[entity--bwp|BWP]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific crypto guidance; general CGT may apply |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 22% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance. General tax principles apply.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--bob|BOB]] / NBFIRA |
| Framework | No specific crypto framework |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

Regulatory framework under consideration. Botswana has a stable financial system.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No DeFi regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.06/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | arid |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and limited renewable energy share. Infrastructure is fair but not specialized for crypto mining.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 60/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

Consumer warnings issued.

## CBDC Status: exploring

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

**Sources:**
- [Bank of Botswana](https://www.bankofbotswana.bw)